1
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
"The renegade captain abandoned his crew to sail as a pirate in uncharted waters."
2
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
"The former minister was labeled a renegade for publicly denouncing the very movement he had once led."
3
An outlaw or rebel.
"The renegade pilot defied orders to land in a neutral zone and fled into the desert alone."
1
break with established customs
"After years of following tradition, the renegade chef decided to serve only raw vegetables at his restaurant."
2
To desert one's cause, or change one's loyalties; to commit betrayal.
"The renegade spy sold our secrets to the enemy just when we were about to win the mission."
1
having deserted a cause or principle
"some provinces had proved recreant"
"renegade supporters of the usurper"
Broader Terms (hypernyms)