English dictionary

apostasy

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)

noun.state

Synonyms defection renunciation

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of abandoning a party for cause

noun.act

Synonyms tergiversation

Source: WordNet 3.0
An abandonment of what one has voluntarily professed; a total desertion of departure from one's faith, principles, or party; esp., the renunciation of a religious faith; as, Julian's <i>apostasy</i> from Christianity.

noun

Source: webster1913