recreant

4 antonyms for recreant — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Having conceded defeat and given in; beaten.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Having conceded defeat and given in; beaten.

craven renegade

2. adj

Not loyal to a person, or failing in one's duty or honour; treacherous.

Opposites

faithful loyal staunch true

Antonyms

faithful loyal staunch true

Etymology

Came into English from Middle English recreaunt, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French recreant (“defeated”), which came from recroire (“to yield in a trial by combat, surrender allegiance”). Compare miscreant.

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