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recreant

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Cowardly or disloyal, especially in abandoning a duty.

The old tale describes a recreant guard who deserts his post.

Dictionary practice example.

A recreant messenger deserted a promised delivery because he feared criticism at the destination, leaving companions dependent on news that never arrived.

From Changing Allegiances.

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