unbaptize

/ˌʌnbæptɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or revoke a person’s baptism

“The priest decided to unbaptize her due to her lack of faith.”

2. verb

to baptize (someone) in reverse or to undo a baptism

“The ritual was used to unbaptize those who had been forced into baptism as infants.”

3. noun

the act of removing or revoking a person’s baptism

“The unbaptize was performed in a secret ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • disbaptize
  • re-Christen
  • re-baptize

Antonyms

  • re-Christen
  • re-baptize