Definitions

1. verb

to abandon or renounce one’s faith or principles, especially in a dramatic or public manner.

“The politician’s decision to switch parties was seen as a move to apostatize his former constituents.”

2. verb

to reject or abandon one’s former allegiance or loyalty, especially to a country, cause, or ideology.

“The former spy was accused of apostatizing his country by revealing state secrets to a foreign power.”

3. noun

the act of renouncing or abandoning one’s faith or principles.

“The apostatization of the former cult leader shocked the community and sparked widespread debate.”