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Apostatizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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apostatizing

[ əˈpɒstətaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb

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religion

Apostatizing is the act of renouncing one's religious beliefs or abandoning a religious faith. It is often considered a serious offense in many religious traditions.

Synonyms

defecting, deserting, renouncing.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
apostatizing	Another variant spelling with the same meaning and usage as 'apostatizing'. The growing number of people apostatizing has concerned the religious community. Her family couldn't understand her reasons for apostatizing.
defecting	Commonly used in political or military contexts to describe someone leaving their allegiance, typically to join an opposing group or country. The soldier was arrested for defecting to the enemy. Several key scientists were defecting to the rival organization.
renouncing	Used when someone formally gives up a title, claim, belief, or practice. It is suitable for both formal documents or statements and casual conversations. She is renouncing her claim to the throne. He publicly renounced his former beliefs.
deserting	Mostly used in a military context or to describe someone abandoning their duties or responsibilities, often carrying a negative connotation. He faced severe penalties for deserting his post during the mission. Deserting one's family is considered irresponsible and heartless.

Examples of usage

He was accused of apostatizing from the church.
After years of doubt, she finally decided to apostatize from her religion.
The penalty for apostatizing in some countries can be severe.
Many fear the consequences of apostatizing from their faith.
His family was shocked by his decision to apostatize.

Translations

Translations of the word "apostatizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apostatar

🇮🇳 धर्मत्याग करना

🇩🇪 abtrünnig werden

🇮🇩 murtad

🇺🇦 відступництво

🇵🇱 apostazja

🇯🇵 背教

🇫🇷 apostasie

🇪🇸 apostasía

🇹🇷 dinden dönme

🇰🇷 배교

🇸🇦 ارتداد عن الدين

🇨🇿 odpadnutí od víry

🇸🇰 odpadnutie od viery

🇨🇳 叛教

🇸🇮 odpad od vere

🇮🇸 afneitun trúar

🇰🇿 діннен шығу

🇬🇪 რელიგიის მიტოვება

🇦🇿 dindən dönmək

🇲🇽 apostasía

Etymology

The term 'apostatizing' dates back to the early 17th century and is derived from the Greek word 'apostasis,' meaning 'a defection or revolt.' The act of apostatizing has been a controversial and often dangerous practice throughout history, as it involves rejecting beliefs that are deeply held by individuals or societies. In many cultures, apostasy has been punishable by death or severe consequences, reflecting the importance placed on religious fidelity.