inapostate

/ˌɪnəˈpɒsteɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who renounces their faith or converts to another religion, often with reluctance or under duress.

“The inapostate had difficulty reconciling their past and present beliefs.”

2. verb

To renounce one’s faith or convert to another religion, often with reluctance or under duress.

“She inapostated under pressure from her family to conform to their faith.”

Synonyms

  • apostate
  • convert
  • renegade

Antonyms

  • believer
  • devout