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What is another word for Apostatizing?

Pronunciation: [ɐpˈɒstɐtˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Apostatizing means to renounce or abandon one's beliefs, religion, or political affiliations. Synonyms for apostatizing include defection, desertion, dissension, disloyalty, betrayal, and treason. These words describe a situation where someone abandons their allegiance to a particular group or ideology. Defection implies a departure from a position of loyalty, whereas desertion suggests a violation of a code of conduct or moral obligation. On the other hand, disloyalty, betrayal, and treason are often used interchangeably to describe a state of being unfaithful or disloyal to one's beliefs or country. All these words have a similar connotation and are often used in political or religious contexts.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Let us just see, in reference not to mere words, but to things, what can be truly meant by the terms 'apostate or Apostatizing Government,' as applied to the Government of Great Britain.
"Leading Articles on Various Subjects"
Hugh Miller
The term apostate, or Apostatizing, can have only an official meaning.
"Leading Articles on Various Subjects"
Hugh Miller
The duty that Israel should remember this, is founded upon the fact, that he is the servant of the Lord, called by Him to a glorious dignity, to high prerogatives, of which he must not rob himself by Apostatizing from Him.
"Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions. Vol. 2"
Ernst Hengstenberg

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