Definition of Recreant

1. Noun. An abject coward.

Exact synonyms: Craven, Poltroon
Generic synonyms: Coward
Derivative terms: Poltroon

2. Adjective. Having deserted a cause or principle. "Renegade supporters of the usurper"
Exact synonyms: Renegade
Similar to: Disloyal
Derivative terms: Renegade, Renegade

3. Noun. A disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc..
Exact synonyms: Apostate, Deserter, Ratter, Renegade, Turncoat
Generic synonyms: Quitter
Derivative terms: Apostate, Apostatise, Apostatize, Desert, Desert, Rat, Rat, Rat, Rat, Renegade

4. Adjective. Lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful. "This recreant knight"
Exact synonyms: Craven
Similar to: Cowardly, Fearful
Derivative terms: Cravenness

Definition of Recreant

1. a. Crying for mercy, as a combatant in the trial by battle; yielding; cowardly; mean-spirited; craven.

2. n. One who yields in combat, and begs for mercy; a mean-spirited, cowardly wretch.

Definition of Recreant

1. a coward [n -S] - See also: coward

Lexicographical Neighbors of Recreant

recower
recowered
recowers
recoyle
recoyled
recoyles
recoyling
recrate
recrated
recrates
recrating
recreance
recreances
recreancies
recreancy
recreant (current term)
recreants
recreate
recreate
recreated
recreates
recreating
recreation
recreation
recreational
recreational drug
recreational drug
recreational facility
recreational vehicle
recreationist

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