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RECUSANTS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word recusants. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word recusants. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RECUSANTS

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dissenters
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

dissidents
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

adjective satellite

• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

heretics
nounn
noun

• a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church

• a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)

nonconformists
nounn
adjective

• not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought

noun

• someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

• a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England

adjective satellite

• not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

objectors
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

protesters
nounn
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

• someone who participates in a public display of group feeling

rebels
nounn
noun

• a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

• `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

• someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

verb

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• break with established customs

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

dissentient
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

nonconformist
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought

noun

• someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

• a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England

adjective satellite

• not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

papist
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or supporting Romanism

noun

• an offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy

Best Hypernyms For RECUSANTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for recusants, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
contestant dissenter dissident objector protester

Alternatives for DISSENTERS

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