[maggief]

Main Entry:
ren·e·gade

Function:
noun
Etymology:
Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegatus, from past participle of renegare to deny, from Latin re- + negare to deny — more at negate
Date:
1583

1 : a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another

2 : an individual who rejects lawful or conventional behavior

[2ndDivisionVet]

Wouldn't “apostate” work as well?

[TrishaSC]

There is no way that “renegade” can be seen as a compliment...lol. I love Phoenix. I’m sure it’s based on locale but I also hope it’s because whenever people think McCain has been politically dead he rises from the ashes. It’s quite inspiring.