
Apostasy
Religious Contexts
Used when someone abandons their faith or switches religion, often with disapproval.
After converting to Buddhism, his family viewed it as an act of apostasy.
Political Shifts
Refers to rejecting a political ideology or party that one was affiliated with.
Her apostasy from the party's principles caused an uproar among her supporters.
Serious Implications
Often viewed negatively and can suggest betrayal or disloyalty to a group.
The leader's apostasy was seen as betraying the cause.
Compare with
AbandonBetrayalDefectionDesertionRebellionRenunciation
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