2. (noun)
deserter, apostate, renegade, turncoat, recreant, ratter
- a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. Synonyms: turncoat, ratter, deserter, apostate, recreant, renegade, craven, defector, rat terrier, poltroon
3. (adj)
recreant, renegade
- having deserted a cause or principle Synonyms: renegade, recreant, craven
4. (adj)
craven, recreant
- lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful Synonyms: renegade, recreant, craven