defector

UK /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/

Etymology Borrowed from Latin dēfector.

Synonyms

apostate, balimbing, butterfly, changeling, defector, runagate, traitor, transfuge, turncloak, turncoat, turntippet, withersake

Derived terms

defector-in-place

Related terms

defect, defection, defective, deficiency, deficient, deficit, deserter, scalphunter, waverer

Hypernyms

betrayer

Hyponyms

defector-in-place, walk-in, datlash, meshummad, murtadd, backslider, deconvert, recidivist