APOSTATISE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word apostatise. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for APOSTATISE
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| abandon | verbv | |||||||
noun • the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry • a feeling of extreme emotional intensity verb • forsake, leave behind • give up with the intent of never claiming again • leave behind empty; move out of • stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims • leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch | ||||||||
| defect | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an imperfection in a bodily system • a failing or deficiency • an imperfection in an object or machine • a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) verb • desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army | ||||||||
| forsake | verbv | |||||||
verb • leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch | ||||||||
| renounce | verbv | |||||||
verb • give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations • leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily • turn away from; give up • cast off | ||||||||
| repudiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cast off • refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid • refuse to recognize or pay • reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust | ||||||||
| stray | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal) adjective satellite • not close together in time • (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home verb • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • wander from a direct course or at random • lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking | ||||||||
| apostatize | verbv | |||||||
verb • abandon one's beliefs or allegiances | ||||||||
| tergiversate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information • abandon one's beliefs or allegiances | ||||||||
