apostasy

/ə'pɔstəsi/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of abandoning a party or cause: "Apostasy" refers to the formal act of renouncing or withdrawing from a political party, organization, or a set of principles.
    • The state of having rejected one's religious beliefs or political allegiance: It describes the condition of having forsaken a former religious faith, political party, or cause, often to adopt opposing beliefs.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • His apostasy from the political party shocked his former colleagues. (This describes the act of leaving the party.)
    • After years of devotion, her apostasy left her family in disbelief. (This describes the state of having rejected her former religious beliefs.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Intellectual apostasy": The act of renouncing a previously held intellectual doctrine or school of thought.
    • The philosopher's intellectual apostasy made him a controversial figure.
  • "Accused of apostasy": A common phrase indicating someone is formally charged with abandoning their faith or party.
    • The writer was accused of apostasy for criticizing the regime's core ideology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Apostate (noun): A person who commits apostasy; a renegade.
    • He was labeled an apostate by his former church.
  • Apostatize (verb): To commit apostasy; to abandon one's beliefs.
    • Few expected him to apostatize after so many years of service.
Synonyms
  • Defection: The desertion of one's country, cause, or party.
  • Renunciation: The formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.
  • Heresy: Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine, but often implies holding a dissenting belief rather than the of leaving.
Related Phrases
  • "Charge of apostasy": The formal accusation of having abandoned one's faith or party.
    • He faced a charge of apostasy for his public statements.
  • "Political apostasy": Specifically refers to the abandonment of a political party or ideology.
    • The senator's vote was seen as an act of political apostasy.
Noun
  1. the act of abandoning a party for cause
  2. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)

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