Definitions
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- noun An
apostate . - verb intransitive To undergo a
deconversion from a religion, faith or belief or (transitive) toinduce (someone) toreject aparticular religion ,faith , orbelief . - verb intransitive To
revert or (transitive) torestore . - verb transitive To
change abuilding that has beenconverted to a newuse back to itsoriginal use;specifically to change ahouse that has been converted intoapartments orflats back to a single-family dwelling.
Etymologies
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Examples
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I have read a great deal by ex-Christian Agnostics and Atheists, and so have the impression that for many who deconvert, that is the case.
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I have read a great deal by ex-Christian Agnostics and Atheists, and so have the impression that for many who deconvert, that is the case.
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Although, you know what, I don't think I managed to deconvert any creationists by referring them to Ole Frackin 'Cracker Myers.
An Ominous Story 2009
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If their savior were to see his followers today, he would probably deconvert.
Think Progress » Portugal’s parliament approves same-sex marriage. 2010
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I've often noticed and wondered at an interesting correspondence between interest in science fiction and skepticism in regards to religion (I am a deconvert from christianity to agnosticism myself --- the only one in my family and also the only science fiction reader).
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Going forward, Anonymous hopes to deconvert members and "infiltrate" the group by joining and posing as sincere Scientologists.
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I do not say this to question your faith nor am I trying to deconvert anyone.
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International Isotopes plans to use its proposed facility to deconvert the depleted uranium tails that result from the enrichment process.
The Seattle Times 2011
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The plant, including all ancillary systems and support facilities, is expected to deconvert the material into a passive form which will be stored on the Capenhurst site.
unknown title 2011
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Athiests - What religion did you deconvert from if not born athiest?
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