heresy

[US]/ˈherəsi/
[UK]/ˈherəsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.

Phrases & Collocations

accused of heresy

heresy trial

denounce heresy

Example Sentences

the doctrine was denounced as a heresy by the pope.

the heresy of being uncommitted to the right political dogma.

was convicted of heresy and banished from the kingdom.

They that approve a private opinion, call it opinion; but they that mislike it, heresy: and yet heresy signifies no more than private opinion.---Thmos Hobbes, Leviathan.

accuse someone of heresy

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