1. plural of apostasy; the act of abandoning or renouncing a religious faith, political belief, or cause that one previously supported
Usage: countable noun; often used in religious or political contexts

Examples

• The historian documented several apostacies among the clergy during the Reformation.
• Political apostacies were common as party members switched sides during the election.
• His apostacies from the movement shocked his former allies.
• The book examines apostacies of faith throughout medieval Europe.
• She regretted her apostacies and sought to reconcile with her original community.
• Multiple apostacies weakened the organization's credibility.
• Religious apostacies were sometimes punished severely in ancient societies.