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apostasy

noun
/əˈpɒstəsi/

Meaning

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Example Sentences

His public apostasy shocked his followers.

Synonyms

renunciation, defection, heresy, abandonment

Antonyms

loyalty, faith, devotion

Collocations

commit apostasy, accused of apostasy, religious apostasy

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