Definition

To abandon or renounce a religious or political belief or faith.

Example

He decided to apostatise after years of following the doctrine.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you were thinking about your beliefs lately.

Yeah, it's been on my mind a lot.

Do you think you might apostatise from your current views?

I don't know, but I'm definitely exploring different perspectives.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apostatise → It is formed from "apo-" (meaning away from) and "stasis" (from Greek "stasis", meaning standing or position). The word describes the act of standing away from a belief or faith, particularly in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'standing away' ('apo-') from a belief or faith, which helps you remember that 'apostatise' means to abandon or renounce a religious belief.

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