Synonyms & related words for turncoat

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of turncoat — including recreant, renegade, deserter, traitor, betrayer, traitorous. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to turncoat

Explore words related to turncoat — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include ratter, backstabber, recreantly, recreancy, traitorousness, disloyal, scoundrel, disloyally. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for turncoat

Common synonyms for turncoat include recreant, renegade, deserter, traitor, betrayer, traitorous, quisling, defector — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does turncoat come from?

The word turncoat breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and Old French origin: turn, from Latin tornare (“to turn on a lathe”); and coat, from Old French cotte (“outer garment”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.