apostatize

verb

apos·ta·tize ə-ˈpä-stə-ˌtīz How to pronounce apostatize (audio)

apostatized; apostatizing

intransitive verb

: to commit apostasy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In one of the more powerful sequences, three older men are hung from crosses positioned deep in the ocean’s waters — the thrashing waves killing them slowly for their refusal to apostatize.

Lindsey Bahr, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2017 The conundrum is one that has nothing to do with Rodrigues’ decision whether to lay down his life, but with his reluctance to apostatize, even in the face of others’ deaths.

Michael O'sullivan, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2017 Savannah's mom left the church in 2015, when leaked official documents confirmed their policy of apostatizing same-sex couples.

Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2017

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin apostatizāre, variant (with -izāre -ize) of Late Latin apostatāre, verbal derivative of apostata "rebel against God, apostate"

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

单词	apostatizes
释义	apostatize verb apos·ta·tize ə-ˈpä-stə-ˌtīz apostatized; apostatizing intransitive verb : to commit apostasy Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web In one of the more powerful sequences, three older men are hung from crosses positioned deep in the ocean’s waters — the thrashing waves killing them slowly for their refusal to apostatize. Lindsey Bahr, Orange County Register, 6 Jan. 2017 The conundrum is one that has nothing to do with Rodrigues’ decision whether to lay down his life, but with his reluctance to apostatize, even in the face of others’ deaths. Michael O'sullivan, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2017 Savannah's mom left the church in 2015, when leaked official documents confirmed their policy of apostatizing same-sex couples. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 20 June 2017 Word History Etymology borrowed from Medieval Latin apostatizāre, variant (with -izāre -ize) of Late Latin apostatāre, verbal derivative of apostata "rebel against God, apostate" First Known Use 1552, in the meaning defined above apostatizes verb present tense third-person singular of apostatize as in renounces Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance renounces abjures repudiates disowns forsakes rejects abdicates abandons spurns cuts off quits reneges deserts withdraws leaves departs rats (on) defects (from) goes Antonyms & Near Antonyms adheres (to) clings (to) fosters sticks (to or with) cultivates cherishes
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