apostasy

• Substantiv, das den formellen Abfall oder die Abkehr von religiösen Überzeugungen, einer politischen Partei oder einem zuvor vertretenen Prinzip bezeichnet, oft zugunsten entgegengesetzter Überzeugungen oder Ziele.

A noun referring to the formal renunciation or abandonment of a religious belief, political party, or previously held principle, often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes.

1. Rejection of religious beliefsC1formal

   The formal renunciation or abandonment of one's religious faith or principles.

   Abfall vom Glauben

   • His apostasy from the church shocked his family.
   • The community viewed her apostasy as a betrayal.
   • Apostasy was considered a serious crime in some historical societies.

   Synonymeabandonmentdefectiondesertionheresyrenunciation

   Antonymebeliefdevotionfaithorthodoxypiety

2. Abandonment of political allegianceC1formal

   The act of leaving a political party, cause, or allegiance, often to join an opposing one.

   Abkehr von politischer Anhängerschaft

   • His apostasy from the party led to a major political scandal.
   • The senator's apostasy was seen as a strategic move.
   • Apostasy in politics can result in loss of support and trust.

   Synonymeabandonmentdefectiondesertiondisloyaltyrenunciationtreachery

   Antonymeadherenceallegianceconstancydevotionfealtyfidelityloyalty