abandoners

noun

Definition of abandonersnext
plural of abandoner
as in leavers

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  1. traitors
  2. insurgents
  3. insurrectionists
Noun
  • Three ‘traitors’ are given the opportunity to ‘murder’ contestants, while remaining ‘faithfuls’ have to smoke them out, and the group compete in daily challenges to keep the prize fund steady.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
  • If not, the remaining traitors steal the prize.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of traitors
Noun
  • In a stunning turn, the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appears to have fallen after rebels advanced into the capital Damascus, catching government forces by surprise 10 days after a lightning advance by insurgents first began.
    Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • His ally Russia said the president had fled the country after negotiations with insurgents and had left instructions on a peaceful transfer of power.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of insurgents
Noun
  • History is watching — just like history watched three years ago on January 6th when insurrectionists stormed this very Capitol and placed a dagger to the throat of American democracy.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Past presidents have pardoned insurrectionists before, but not recently.
    Nicole Narea, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Definition of insurrectionists
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