Synonyms for Truant & Similar Words
Definition of truant
- adjective
- absent without permission; "truant schoolboys"; "the soldier was AWOL for almost a week"
- noun
- one who is absent from school without permission
- someone who shirks duty
2 synonyms found
Writing tips for "truant"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like absent, awol can replace "truant" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Truant" in song lyrics
See how truant is used in real songs:
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"Daily come students on my school of thought not ever truant"
The Herbaliser f/ Bahamadia — When I Shine -
"My senior year in high-school I was always truant"
Hopsin — Trampoline -
"My vocab is fluent yours is evident of being truant"
J-Live — Braggin' Writes Revisited