Definition
A 'renegade' is someone who deserts a cause, group, or belief, essentially becoming a traitor. It's stronger than just disagreeing; it implies abandoning a former loyalty. Think of a character who switches sides in a war movie. The term suggests a bold, sometimes reckless, decision to go against the grain. Unlike a 'rebel' who fights existing norms from the outside, a renegade once belonged to the system they now oppose. The feeling is akin to disillusionment leading to active defection. Consider someone leaving their family business to pursue an entirely different career.