Pronunciation: /diˈbæpˌtaɪz/
verb to remove or reverse the act of baptism
A1 I want to debaptize my cat because I heard it's causing bad luck.
A2 In some cultures, people debaptize themselves when they no longer believe in the religion they were baptized into.
B1 The new law allows individuals to debaptize themselves officially if they choose to do so.
B2 There are debates within the church about whether it is ethical to debaptize someone who no longer wishes to be associated with the religion.
C1 The process to debaptize oneself can be complex and may involve legal procedures in some countries.
C2 Some people choose to debaptize themselves as a way to assert their independence and freedom of belief.
formal In some countries, there is a legal process to officially debaptize from a religion.
informal I heard that Sarah decided to debaptize last week, she's exploring different beliefs now.
slang Dude, I'm thinking of debaptizing just to mess with my parents.
figurative Sometimes we need to debaptize ourselves from old habits in order to grow and change.
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