What does apostatize mean?
Apostatize means To give up or renounce one's position or belief..
Apostatize
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
To give up or renounce one's position or belief..
Example Sentences
Q. 15. May not a church so far apostatize by the neglect of discipline, as to cease to be a church of Christ, and become a synagogue of Satan? A. Yes. This has sometimes happened.
Soft enticements of domestic life too often draw him from the ascetic trail; a monk who apostatizes to the world at times.
Synonyms for apostatize
Antonyms for apostatize
Related Words
Word Forms
- apostatizes
- apostatizing
- apostatized
- apostatise
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for apostatize?
Common synonyms include commit apostasy, apostasize, tergiversate, apostatise.
What is the opposite of apostatize?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use apostatize in a sentence?
Q. 15. May not a church so far apostatize by the neglect of discipline, as to cease to be a church of Christ, and become a synagogue of Satan? A. Yes. This has sometimes happened.
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