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Apostasy
Meaning
Noun
●
The
renunciation
of a
belief
or set of
belief
s.
●
Specifically, the
renunciation
of
one's
religion
or faith.
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Origin
apostasy
English
apostasia
Latin
ἀποστασία
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ἀφίστημι
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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Synonyms
Backsliding
Conversion
Deconversion
Defection
Disaffection
Estrangement
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Sin
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Disobedience
Persecution
Unbelief
Muslims
Muslim
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Immorality
Punishment
Sharia
Jihad
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Faith
Almsgiving
Preaching
Incest
Ahimsa
Sedition
Fornication
God
Confession
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Worship
Evil
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Torture
Genocide
Rape
Shirk
Capital Punishment
Honour Killing
Sharia Law
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