de-baptize

[US]/[diːˈbæptɪz]/
[UK]/[dɪˈbæptɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. To reverse baptism; to formally renounce one's Christian faith.
v. (often in historical contexts)To remove the name or designation of baptism from someone or something.

Phrases & Collocations

de-baptize publicly

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de-baptized child

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de-baptize again

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de-baptize formally

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de-baptized member

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de-baptize oneself

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de-baptize decision

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de-baptize process

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de-baptize request

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Example Sentences

the church decided to de-baptize individuals who had been baptized as infants.

De kerk besloot om personen die als baby gedoopt waren, af te dopen.

he felt compelled to de-baptize himself after questioning his faith.

Hij voelde zich gedwongen zichzelf af te dopen nadat hij zijn geloof in twijfel had getrokken.

the controversial proposal aimed to de-baptize members who had left the church.

Het controversiële voorstel was bedoeld om leden af te dopen die de kerk hadden verlaten.

she wanted to formally de-baptize her child to reflect their atheism.

Ze wilde haar kind formeel afdopen om hun atheïsme weer te geven.

the process of de-baptizing can be emotionally challenging for some.

Het proces van afdopen kan voor sommige mensen emotioneel uitdagend zijn.

many people choose to de-baptize as adults after a period of reflection.

Veel mensen kiezen ervoor om als volwassene af te dopen na een periode van reflectie.

the legal implications of de-baptizing vary by jurisdiction.

De juridische implicaties van afdopen variëren per jurisdictie.

she publicly announced her decision to de-baptize on social media.

Ze kondigde publiekelijk haar beslissing aan om zich af te dopen op sociale media.

he underwent a lengthy process to de-baptize from the religious organization.

Hij onderging een langdurig proces om zich af te dopen van de religieuze organisatie.

the pastor refused to de-baptize the young woman despite her request.

De predikant weigerde de jonge vrouw af te dopen ondanks haar verzoek.

they sought guidance on how to de-baptize their son from a legal expert.

Ze zochten begeleiding over hoe ze hun zoon konden afdopen van een juridisch expert.

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