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APOSTATE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Apostate.

How to pronounce apostate:

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Apostate - as a noun

A disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deserterratterrecreantrenegadeturncoat

Apostate - as an adjective satellite

Not faithful to religion or party or cause

Apostate - as an adjective

Guilty of apostasy.

Example: "We must punish this apostate priest."

Example Sentences

"The apostate was excommunicated from the church for his beliefs."
"She was accused of being an apostate after she renounced her religious faith."
"The apostate betrayed his comrades and joined the enemy forces."
"He became an apostate and openly criticized the political party he once supported."
"The court sentenced the apostate to life imprisonment for treason."
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Word Game Points

Is APOSTATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apostate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APOSTATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is APOSTATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apostate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APOSTATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is APOSTATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apostate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APOSTATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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