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RECREANT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Recreant.

Recreant - as a noun

An abject coward

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cravenpoltroon

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apostatedeserterratterrenegadeturncoat

Recreant - as an adjective satellite

Having deserted a cause or principle

Example: "Some provinces had proved recreant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
renegade

Lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

Example: "The craven fellow turned and ran"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
craven

Recreant - as an adjective

Having admitted defeat and surrendered; defeated.

Unfaithful to someone, or to one's duties or honour; disloyal, false.

Example Sentences

"He was branded a recreant for abandoning his comrades in battle."
"The newspaper labeled the politician a recreant for betraying his party's values."
"The knight's reputation was tarnished after he was accused of being a recreant."
"The historian portrayed the general as a recreant who prioritized his own safety over his soldiers' lives."
"The traitor was marked a recreant by the secret society."
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Word Game Points

Is RECREANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, recreant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECREANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RECREANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, recreant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECREANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RECREANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, recreant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECREANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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