Synonyms of leper

leper

noun

ˈle-pər 

as in outcast

one who is cast out or rejected by society

was treated as a leper after she leveled unpopular criticism of the beloved star

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outcast
• pariah
• reject
• castaway
• exile
• castoff
• outsider
• offscouring
• untouchable
• deportee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insider

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leper

Meanwhile, in a remote leper village, a handsome stranger brings hope with miraculous cures until doubts grow about whether his help may come at a terrible cost. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025

Remember, the Lord Jesus did not fear lepers, and leprosy was (and continues to be) a highly contagious infectious disease. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025

Robin also strikes up a friendship with a soulful, philosophical leper (Murray Bartlett, covered in wrappings from head to toe), who somehow recognizes his good qualities. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026

Twenty to thirty minutes gets you to Plaka for the Spinalonga boats (the former leper colony that's become weirdly Instagram-famous), or head inland to the Lasithi villages which is famous for pottery. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026