apostatized

[uh-pos-tuh-tahyzd]

apostatized Definition

to abandon or renounce one's religious or political beliefs or principles.

Using apostatized: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "apostatized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He apostatized from his faith and became an atheist.

  • Example

    The politician was accused of apostatizing from his party's platform.

  • Example

    She felt like she had to apostatize her beliefs in order to fit in with her new social group.

apostatized Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for apostatized

Antonyms for apostatized

Phrases with apostatized

  • to abandon one's religious beliefs

    Example

    He apostatized from the faith and became an agnostic.

  • to abandon one's political party's platform or beliefs

    Example

    The senator was accused of apostatizing from the party line by voting against the bill.

  • to abandon the truth or what one knows to be right

    Example

    He apostatized from the truth and lied to protect himself.

Origins of apostatized

from Late Latin 'apostatare', meaning 'to revolt'

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Summary: apostatized in Brief

'Apostatized' [uh-pos-tuh-tahyzd] is a verb that means to abandon or renounce one's religious or political beliefs or principles. It can be used in phrases like 'apostatize from the faith' or 'apostatize from the party line.' Synonyms include 'defect,' 'desert,' and 'betray.' Antonyms include 'adhere,' 'cling,' and 'uphold.'