Adherent and Turncoat

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Adherent noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.

Usage example: the Flat Earth Society surely doesn't have many adherents

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Turncoat is an antonym for adherent.

Nearby Words: adhere, adherence, adhering, adherer

Turncoat noun - One who betrays a trust or an allegiance.

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Adherent is an antonym for turncoat in traitor topic.

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Turncoat or Adherent. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/adherent/turncoat.

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