heresy
12 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #19,380
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Definitions
noun
a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/hˈɛɹʌsiː/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural heresies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).