Apostasy and Co-optation

Apostasy noun - The state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes).

Co-optation and apostasy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Co-optation" instead a noun "Apostasy".

Nearby Words: apostate, apostatize

Co-optation noun - The selection of a new member (usually by a vote of the existing membership).

Apostasy and co-optation are semantically related. You can use "Apostasy" instead a noun phrase "Co-optation".