Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun Plural form of apostasy.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word apostasies.

Examples

  • Two of its major intellectual figures have now written what I take the liberty of calling apostasies from their previous calling.

    The New Republic - All Feed Marty Peretz 2010

  • The shrill howls of moral outrage that harried Tommy Sheridan to his incarceration had barely died when some fresh apostasies were spotted and the burning crosses have been scurrying hither and yon to see what can be condemned.

    Think Diouf is vile? Listen to the fans | Kevin McKenna 2011

  • Spot: "Newsreel" -- In the style of a 1940s newsreel, this ad from the pro-Perry super PAC attacks Gingrich and Romney for their conservative apostasies.

    HUFFPOST FUNDRACE - This Is Politics Paul Blumenthal 2011

  • If Upward is not better known than perhaps he ought to be, it is probably because he helped instill the Communist faith in his more notorious friends, and then not only outlived them and their various apostasies but continued to practice a version of that faith himself.

    The Captive Mind 2009

  • That's Roemer's other problem, aside from the lack of exposure: free from the confines of money, he's crafted a platform that's largely appealing to most people but contains enough apostasies to make him unpalatable to base voters from either party.

    Death Race : Buddy Roemer for President: Pro-Life, Anti-Big Money, Pro-Awesome Death Race 2012

  • If Upward is not better known than perhaps he ought to be, it is probably because he helped instill the Communist faith in his more notorious friends, and then not only outlived them and their various apostasies but continued to practice a version of that faith himself.

    The Captive Mind 2009

  • In Utah, Sen. Robert F. Bennett is in danger of losing the party's nomination for a third term, largely because of such apostasies as his opposition to an anti-flag-burning amendment and his support for bailing out Wall Street.

    Florida's Crist leaves Republican Party to run as independent in Senate race 2010

  • In Utah, Sen. Robert F. Bennett is in danger of losing the party's nomination for a fourth term, largely because of such apostasies as his opposition to an anti-flag-burning amendment and his support for bailing out Wall Street.

    Charlie Crist leaves Republican Party to run as independent in Fla. Senate race 2010

  • Six years ago McCain was seen as untouchable in a primary challenge, or even the general election, despite his apostasies.

    Today in 'Be Careful What You Wish For': McCain's Message Is Heard 2010

  • In Utah, Sen. Robert F. Bennett is in danger of losing the party's nomination for a fourth term, largely because of such apostasies as his opposition to an anti-flag-burning amendment and his support for bailing out Wall Street.

    Charlie Crist leaves Republican Party to run as independent in Fla. Senate race 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.

  • a total desertion of or departure from one's religion, principles, party, cause, etc.

    March 26, 2009