History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
defection

(an instance of) defecting , e.g. to another political party (or its leader), to another religion etc

abandonment

heresy

(the holding of) a belief contrary to what is generally accepted in religion

unorthodox opinion, especially in religious matters

rebellion

(an instance of) fighting; refusal to obey

disobedience; revolt

unfaithfulness

infidelity

infidelity

APOSTASY as in Wiktionary
APOSTASY as in Wikipedia