renegading
renegading — noun
1. the act of leaving a group, belief, or cause you once supported and giving your
the act of leaving a group, belief, or cause you once supported and giving your support to the other side instead
Haruto's renegading from the party shocked voters in his district.
renegading from + group
The bishop treated her renegading as a public insult to the church.
Newspapers described the officer's renegading as a gift to the enemy.
After the election, Rania denied that her renegading was about money.
- loyalty
continued support for the same side
- steadfastness
firm commitment without changing sides
文法句型
renegading from + group/faith
accuse someone of renegading
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and often followed by a phrase with from to name the party, faith, or cause left behind. Distinguish from sense 2: here the focus is on crossing to an opposing side, not simply rejecting normal rules.
常見錯誤
2. the act of throwing aside accepted rules, customs, or ways of living and choosin
the act of throwing aside accepted rules, customs, or ways of living and choosing a rebellious path instead
Village elders blamed the unrest on years of reckless renegading.
reckless renegading: rejection of social rules
Lucas admired the artist's renegading against old school traditions.
The book presents teenage renegading as both exciting and costly.
Parents feared that online fame was encouraging more renegading at home.
- rebellion
stronger and often more openly organized
- nonconformity
broader and often less dramatic
- lawlessness
narrower; it points specifically to ignoring the law
- conformity
behavior that fits accepted expectations
- obedience
following rules instead of resisting them
文法句型
renegading against + rule/tradition
acts of renegading
用法筆記
This sense is broader than noun sense 1. It is used for breaking with normal social habits or traditions without necessarily joining a rival group.
常見錯誤
renegading — verb
- renegadingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- renegadings3rd person singular
- renegadinging-ing form
- renegadingedpast simple
1. to turn against a group, belief, or rule you used to follow and begin acting in
to turn against a group, belief, or rule you used to follow and begin acting in opposition to it
Gabriel is renegading from the church that raised him.
renegading from + former group
By noon, the captain was renegading and sharing maps with the enemy.
Adaeze kept renegading against family rules about who she could marry.
Reporters said the minister was renegading after weeks of secret talks.
- stay loyal
remain faithful to the same side or belief
- conform
keep following accepted rules
文法句型
renegade from + group/rule
renegade against + tradition
用法筆記
Usually intransitive. It often needs a following phrase such as from the party or against tradition to show what is being abandoned.
常見錯誤
renegading — adjective
- renegadingpositive
- more renegadingcomparative
- most renegadingsuperlative
1. describing a person or act that is moving away from an earlier cause or faith an
describing a person or act that is moving away from an earlier cause or faith and toward an opposing side
The paper condemned his renegading move toward the rival party.
renegading + move toward a rival side
A renegading officer slipped across the border before dawn.
Kemi hid letters from her renegading brother during the civil war.
The play follows a renegading monk who starts serving a hostile king.
- defecting
stresses the act of leaving one side for another
- traitorous
stronger and more openly judgmental
- apostate
used chiefly for religion
文法句型
renegading + noun
用法筆記
Most natural before a noun. It points to a shift in allegiance or faith rather than a general taste for novelty.
常見錯誤
2. describing behavior or ideas that deliberately push away accepted customs and ch
describing behavior or ideas that deliberately push away accepted customs and choose an unconventional direction
Her renegading art show replaced polite portraits with broken street signs.
renegading + art show: rejecting custom
Teachers worried that the band's renegading image would attract copycats.
Ritu liked the magazine's renegading style because it mocked old manners.
The mayor attacked the club's renegading plans for an all-night parade.
- rebellious
broader and often more emotional
- unconventional
more neutral and less confrontational
- radical
can suggest deeper social or political change
- traditional
following long-established ways
- conventional
fitting normal social expectations
文法句型
renegading + style/image/plan
用法筆記
Usually modifies nouns such as style, image, plan, or art. Distinguish from adjective sense 1: this sense is about breaking custom, not joining an opposing camp.