What are some opposite words for apostasy?
Antonyms for apostasy
əˈpɒs tə siapos·ta·sy
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term apostasy.
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apostasynoun
Synonyms:
estrangement, conversion, defection, backsliding, deconversion, disaffectionapostasynoun
The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.
Synonyms:
estrangement, conversion, defection, backsliding, disaffection, deconversionapostasynoun
Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.
Synonyms:
backsliding, conversion, defection, deconversion, estrangement, disaffection
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Princeton's WordNet
apostasy, renunciation, defectionnoun
the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
Synonyms:
tergiversation, desertion, renunciation, forswearing, renouncement, repudiation, defection, abandonment, forgoingapostasy, tergiversationnoun
the act of abandoning a party for cause
Synonyms:
equivocation, renunciation, defection, tergiversation
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
apostasynoun
Synonyms:
defection, unfaithfulness, renunciation, desertion (traitorous)
How to use apostasy in a sentence?
When we think of apostasy, we’re not to think simply of deviation from the truth, that is fundamental, but always too, there's deviation in life, there is a movement to unholiness, to worldliness. -- Iain Murray
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