Synonymer till recreantadjektiv(having deserted a cause or principle) renegade; recreant(lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful) craven; recreantsubstantiv(an abject coward) poltroon; craven; recreant(a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.) deserter; apostate; renegade; turncoat; ratter; recreant