apostasy

noun
UK: /əˈpɒstəsi/
US: /əˈpɑːstəsi/

  1. The act of abandoning a religious or political belief.

    1. His apostasy shocked everyone in the church community [ ] [ ]
    2. The party viewed his change in policy as apostasy and a betrayal of its core values [ ] [ ]

  2. The rejection of a former principle or cause.

    1. Her actions were seen as apostasy by her former friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some consider his change of heart about the project an act of apostasy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

defection desertion rebellion heresy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apostasy" in English means: The act of abandoning a religious or political belief., The rejection of a former principle or cause..

The phonetic transcription of "apostasy" is /əˈpɒstəsi/ in British English and /əˈpɑːstəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apostasy": defection, desertion, rebellion, heresy.

Example usage of "apostasy": "His apostasy shocked everyone in the church community". More examples on the page.