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recreant

The correct spelling is recreant.

How to pronounce recreant

noun

IPA: /ˈɹɛkɹɪənt/

Say it like: Rec-ree-nt

The correct spelling is recreant. Somebody who is recreant, who yields in combat; a coward or traitor.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Somebody who is recreant, who yields in combat; a coward or traitor.

adjective

  1. 1.Having admitted defeat and surrendered; defeated.
  2. 2.Unfaithful to someone, or to one's duties or honour; disloyal, false.

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