apostate

Example Sentences

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"I have already been targeted as an apostate, and that's in my community. My kids have had rocks thrown at them at school."

From BBC

A prominent Taliban cleric had publicly singled him out as an apostate — a traitor to Islam — placing a bullseye on his head.

From Salon

On the walls, someone had spray painted graffiti calling Alawites dogs and apostates.

From Los Angeles Times

Some Iranian media praised the attack, and described Mr Rushdie as an apostate - someone who has abandoned or denied his faith - in their coverage.

From BBC

IS, which remains active in Syria through both operatives and sleeper cells, has declared its ongoing jihad in the country and denounced the HTS-led rebel authority as "apostates" allegedly brought to power by "infidel" forces.

From BBC