doctrines

NOUN

opinion; principle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attitude axiom belief concept creed dogma precept proposition regulation rule statement teaching tenet tradition

STRONG

article basic canon convention conviction credenda declaration fundamental gospel implantation inculcation indoctrination instruction position pronouncement propaganda

WEAK

article of faith universal law unwritten rule

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguity

WEAK

disbelief heterodoxy skepticism unbelief

Example Sentences

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He also encouraged fans to pre-order his book on Amazon, where the title has already shot to the top of the retailer’s bestseller list in the Ideologies and Doctrines category.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2023

Doctrines in this area are fluid, rulings tend to be narrowly drawn and alliances among the justices appear unsteady.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2014

Doctrines concerning post-mortem baptisms have been controversial throughout the history of mainstream Christianity as well.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2012

On Wednesday afternoon, Jeffs read from the section of the Book of Mormon called "Doctrines and Covenants."

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2011

To this desire of von Berlepsch we can trace the origin of our treatise, That the Doctrines of Men are to be Rejected.

From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Luther, Martin