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BACKSLIDERS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word backsliders. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word backsliders. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BACKSLIDERS

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apostates
nounn
noun

• a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

adjective satellite

• not faithful to religion or party or cause

defectors
nounn
noun

• a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post)

deserters
nounn
noun

• a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

• a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post)

renegades
nounn
noun

• someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

• a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

adjective satellite

• having deserted a cause or principle

verb

• break with established customs

turncoats
nounn
noun

• a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

recidivist
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)

• someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior

reversionist
nounn
noun

• someone who lapses into previous undesirable patterns of behavior

Best Hypernyms For BACKSLIDERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for backsliders, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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offender wrongdoer

Alternatives for APOSTATES

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