verb
- abandoning or renouncing a religious faith, political belief, or cause that one previously held
Usage: present participle of apostatize; often used in religious contexts
Examples
- He was accused of apostatizing from the church after decades of membership.
- The politician faced criticism for apostatizing his earlier environmental stance.
- Apostatizing from a deeply held belief can be a difficult personal decision.
- Historical records show many scholars apostatizing during periods of religious persecution.
- She spoke openly about apostatizing from her childhood faith.
- The movement condemned members for apostatizing and joining rival organizations.