apostatized

verb

Definition of apostatizednext
past tense of apostatize
as in renounced

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apostatized
  1. abandoned
  2. cut off
  3. quit
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  • Tesla deliveries are below expectations, Volvo has moved back its 2030 100% EV timeline, General Motors abandoned its 1-million-vehicle 2025 sales goal, and Ford has shifted some EV production back to internal combustion vehicles, the note reported.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By Wednesday morning, Albertsons abandoned the merger and filed a lawsuit against Kroger, alleging a willful breach of contract for not doing enough to win regulatory approval for the merger.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of abandoned
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  • Mangione had cut off contact with family and friends for six months prior to the killing, and his mother filed a missing person report with the San Francisco Police Department in November.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The deal permitted it to keep doing business with Medicare, despite a law mandating that criminal pharma firms be cut off.
    Bob Fernandez, ProPublica, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut off
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  • After 10 years as a Ram and in the NFL, Donald called his career quits this past offseason.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Chrystia Freeland quit on Monday after Trudeau offered her a lesser position.
    David Ljunggren, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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