Synonyms for Ratter (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.):
apostate, deserter, recreant, renegade, turncoat
WordNet sense 2 (any of several breeds of terrier developed to catch rats):
rat terrier
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