Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apostatize
Verb
/əˈpɒstətaɪz/
Definition
To abandon or renounce a religious or political belief, principle, or allegiance.
Examples
- He decided to apostatize from his childhood religion after years of doubt.
- Many who apostatize face social ostracism from their former communities.
- During the debate, she expressed her view that it is possible to apostatize and still lead a fulfilling life.
Meaning
The act of turning away from a previously held belief or faith, often in a formal or publicly noticeable manner.
Synonyms
- Renounce
- Desert
- Disavow
- Abandon
