Apostasy and Recantation

Apostasy

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).
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Synonyms for Apostasy

Recantation and apostasy are semantically related. in renunciation of belief topic. In some cases you can use "Recantation" instead a noun "Apostasy".

Nearby Words: apostate, apostatize

Recantation

Recantation noun - A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.
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Synonyms for Recantation

Apostasy and recantation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apostasy" instead a noun "Recantation".

Nearby Words: recant, recanted, recanting
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