Renegade Definition & Meaning

renegade
adjective
  1. having deserted a cause or principle; "some provinces had proved recreant"; "renegade supporters of the usurper"
noun
  1. someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
  2. a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
verb
  1. break with established customs

"Renegade" in song lyrics

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  • "A renegade, yes a renegade"
    Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Renegades of Funk
  • "The renegade"
    Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Renegades of Funk
  • "But I'm a renegade"

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