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heresy
[her-uh-see]
noun
plural
heresiesopinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system.
the maintaining of such an opinion or doctrine.
Roman Catholic Church.the willful and persistent rejection of any article of faith by a baptized member of the church.
any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs, customs, etc.
Synonyms: , ,
heresy
/ ˈɛəɪ /
noun
an opinion or doctrine contrary to the orthodox tenets of a religious body or church
the act of maintaining such an opinion or doctrine
any opinion or belief that is or is thought to be contrary to official or established theory
belief in or adherence to unorthodox opinion
heresy
A belief or teaching considered unacceptable by a religious group. (See heretic.)
Other 51Թ Forms
- superheresy noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of heresy1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of heresy1
Example Sentences
Such language is heresy for too many Trump supporters, some of whom are already trashing Pope Leo as anti-American.
Conservative Catholics — many of them in the U.S. — have long accused their leader of liberation theology, if not downright heresy, for his work.
Even some far-right Christian conservatives, who otherwise back Trump wholeheartedly, are angry about his relationship to White, calling her views "heresy," and balking at treating their religion like a get-rich-quick scheme.
Just four copies of the reviled heresy survived the flames.
But this movement views their Christianity as heresy.
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