🚫

apostasy

noun

/əˈpɒstəsi/

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

renunciation, defection, heresy, abandonment

loyalty, faith, devotion

commit apostasy, accused of apostasy, religious apostasy

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly

a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy

a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness

A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to help support an industry or reduce the...