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renegade

re·ne·gade

UK/ˈɹɛ.nəˌɡeɪd/ US/ˈɹɛ.nɪˌɡeɪd/ uncommon dated
noun (2) adjective (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

2.

adjective

1.

having deserted a cause or principle

  • “some provinces had proved recreant”
  • “renegade supporters of the usurper”
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verb

1.

Origin

From Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegātus, perfect participle of renegō (“to deny”). See also renege.

Phrases

  • negate and its related terms
  • renegade row

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