Debaptize

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /diˈbæpˌtaɪz/

Definitions of debaptize

verb to remove or reverse the act of baptism

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of debaptize in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of debaptize

past tense

debaptized

plural

debaptize

comparative

more debaptized

superlative

most debaptized

present tense

debaptizes

future tense

will debaptize

perfect tense

have debaptized

continuous tense

is debaptizing

singular

debaptize

positive degree

debaptize

infinitive

to debaptize

gerund

debaptizing

participle

debaptizing

Origin and Evolution of debaptize

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'debaptize' is derived from the prefix 'de-' meaning to remove or reverse, and the word 'baptize' meaning to perform the act of baptism.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of renouncing or reversing a baptismal ceremony, the word 'debaptize' has evolved to also signify the act of formally disassociating oneself from a religious institution or belief system.