apostate

Example Sentences

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This led to his being labeled an apostate.

From New York Times

The Sunni terrorist group has long viewed Shiite Muslims as apostates, according to a report by Brookings.

From Washington Post

But Neophytou said no member of the party would participate in any new government irrespective of result, referring to 'Judas and apostates' in a party speech.

From Reuters

It considers the Taliban and their associates apostates.

From Reuters

The Met in return has promised to have a dozen works by Guston — Abstract Expressionism’s greatest apostate — on view at all times for the next 50 years.

From New York Times