Synonyms & related words for apostate

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of apostate — including runagate, unbeliever, renegade, schismatic, backslider, blasphemer. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to apostate

Explore words related to apostate — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include apostatical, apostasy, misbeliever, heretic, apostatize, infidel, heretical, heresy. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for apostate

Common synonyms for apostate include runagate, unbeliever, renegade, schismatic, backslider, blasphemer, deserter, recreant — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does apostate come from?

The word apostate breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: apo-, from Greek apo (“away from”); and -stat, from Greek stasis (“standing, position”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.