Synonyms for apostasy
əˈpɒs tə siapos·ta·sy

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1. apostasynoun

   Synonyms:
   estrangement, conversion, defection, backsliding, deconversion, disaffection

2. apostasynoun

   The renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs.

   Synonyms:
   estrangement, conversion, defection, backsliding, disaffection, deconversion

3. apostasynoun

   Specifically, the renunciation of one's religion or faith.

   Synonyms:
   backsliding, conversion, defection, deconversion, estrangement, disaffection

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1. 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, forgoing

2. apostasy, tergiversationnoun

   the act of abandoning a party for cause

   Synonyms:
   equivocation, renunciation, defection, tergiversation

Matched Categories

1. • Abandonment
   • Rejection

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1. heresy

   the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

   Submitted by JP03 on December 15, 2014  

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1. apostasynoun

   Synonyms:
   defection, desertion, backsliding, dereliction, fall

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1. apostasynoun

   Synonyms:
   defection, unfaithfulness, renunciation, desertion (traitorous)

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1. Iain Murray:

   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