HERESY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HERESY?

Need another word that means the same as “heresy”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “heresy” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Heresy” are: heterodoxy, unorthodoxy, dissension, dissent, dissidence, blasphemy, nonconformity, apostasy, freethinking, schism, faction

Heresy as a Noun

Definitions of "Heresy" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “heresy” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted.
• Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
• A belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion.
• Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position.

Synonyms of "Heresy" as a noun (11 Words)

apostasy	The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief or principle. The execution of their leader for apostasy brought widespread criticism.
blasphemy	The action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk. He was detained on charges of blasphemy.
dissension	Disagreement that leads to discord. These issues caused bitter dissension in the party.
dissent	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. There was no dissent from this view.
dissidence	Disagreement; especially disagreement with the government. The dissidence of the intellectuals.
faction	A dissenting clique. The left wing faction of the party.
freethinking	The doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct.
heterodoxy	Deviation from accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs. His work was marked by elements of theological heterodoxy.
nonconformity	Failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice. Youngsters are rejecting rebellion and nonconformity in favour of becoming model citizens.
schism	The formal separation of a Church into two Churches or the secession of a group owing to doctrinal and other differences. The persistence of this group could produce schism within society.
unorthodoxy	The quality of being contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted. The unorthodoxy of his style makes him stand out.

Usage Examples of "Heresy" as a noun

• The doctrine was denounced as a heresy by the Pope.
• Huss was burned for heresy.
• The heresy of being uncommitted to the right political dogma.

Associations of "Heresy" (30 Words)

apostasy	The state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes. The execution of their leader for apostasy brought widespread criticism.
atheistic	Related to or characterized by or given to atheism. Atheistic scientists.
blasphemy	Blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred. He was detained on charges of blasphemy.
deist	Of or relating to deism.
deny	Deny formally an allegation of fact by the opposing party in a legal suit. There was no way that I was going to deny myself ice cream.
devout	Sincerely earnest. She was a devout Catholic.
disavow	Deny any responsibility or support for. Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children.
disavowal	The denial of any responsibility or support for something; repudiation. His disavowal of his previous writings.
disclaim	Make a disclaimer about. He disclaimed any responsibility.
disinherit	Prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting. The Duke is seeking to disinherit his eldest son.
disown	Cast off. Lovell s rich family had disowned him because of his marriage.
divine	Resulting from divine providence. The divine capacity for love.
ecumenism	(Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity.
heathen	Relating to heathens. My brother and I were raised as my grandma puts it as heathens.
heterodoxy	Deviation from accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs. His work was marked by elements of theological heterodoxy.
impiety	Unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god. He blamed the fall of the city on the impiety of the people.
liturgy	A religious service conducted according to a liturgy. The Church of England liturgy.
orthodoxy	The quality of conforming to orthodox theories, doctrines, or practices. She was brought up in orthodoxy.
pagan	Relating to pagans or their beliefs. A pagan god.
pilgrimage	Go on a pilgrimage. His passion was opera and he made annual pilgrimages to Bayreuth.
proselytize	Advocate or promote (a belief or course of action. Davis wanted to share his concept and proselytize his ideas.
religion	A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny. The world s great religions.
religious	A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience. Both men were deeply religious and moralistic.
renounce	Reject or abandon (a cause, bad habit, or way of life. These agreements were renounced after the fall of the Tsarist regime.
repudiate	Refuse to fulfil or discharge (an agreement, obligation, or debt. The minister repudiated allegations of human rights abuses.
sacrilege	Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. Putting ecclesiastical vestments to secular use was considered sacrilege.
sacrosanct	Must be kept sacred. The individual s right to work has been upheld as sacrosanct.
saintly	Marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint. A crypt for some saintly relic.
sanctity	The quality of being holy. The sanctity of human life.