Meaning & use
renegade
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A person who abandons a cause, group, or set of principles for another, often seen as a rebel or traitor by the original group.
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The renegade senator broke from his party to vote against the bill.
In the film, a renegade officer goes rogue to expose corruption within the department.
A note on using this word
Also used as an adjective ("a renegade group"), often carrying a sense of admiration for independence as well as disapproval of disloyalty.
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rebeldefector
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2. adjective
Having abandoned traditional or expected principles; rebellious.
The renegade faction refused to follow the official party line.
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