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infidel Synonyms

Another word for infidel

Choosing another word for infidel depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own (often used disparagingly).

Usage Example

"In medieval chronicles, anyone outside the dominant faith was frequently labeled an unbeliever."

Strongest
unbeliever
nonbeliever
disbeliever
Strong
heathen
pagan
heretic
apostate
Weak
idolater

• adjective (Context 2)

Unbelieving; adhering to a religion other than one's own, or rejecting religion altogether.

Usage Example

"The medieval chronicle described the diplomatic tensions between the local rulers and the neighboring unbelieving nations."

Strongest
unbelieving
Strong
heathen
godless
pagan
heretical
irreligious

Opposites of infidel

The opposite of infidel shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

believer
faithful
believing
devotee
devout
orthodox
pious
adherent
See all opposites of infidel

• Nearby Words

infertility
infest
infestation
infidel
infidelity
infield
infighting

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Infidel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/infidel
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