heresy

noununorthodox opinion, especially in religious matters

Synonyms for heresy

noun unorthodox opinion, especially in religious matters

Antonyms for heresy

Word Origin & History

"an opinion of private men different from that of the catholick and orthodox church" [Johnson], c.1200, from Old French heresie (12c.), from Latin hæresis, "school of thought, philosophical sect," used by Christian writers for "unorthodox sect or doctrine," from Greek hairesis "a taking or choosing, a choice," from haireisthai "take, seize," middle voice of hairein "to choose," of unknown origin, perhaps from PIE *ser- "to seize" (cf. Hittite šaru "booty," Welsh herw "booty").

The Greek word was used in the New Testament in reference to the Sadducees, Pharisees, and even the Christians, as sects of Judaism, but in English bibles it usually is translated sect. Meaning "religious belief opposed to the orthodox doctrines of the Church" evolved in Late Latin. Transferred (non-religious) use from late 14c.

Example Sentences for heresy

Egypt and Syria were torn to pieces by the Eutychean heresy.

During all that time the Arian heresy had no root in the West.

Comparing any mortal with Daniels would be heresy, wouldn't it?

This was close to heresy, according to the captain's opinion.

They babbled of toleration, as if any heresy were to be endured, if only it were believed.

Slice off at a blow the head of this beast of rebellion, this hydra of heresy.

Where we find that, we should not rashly suspect people of heresy.

Several were convicted of heresy, and their goods forfeited.

Nor was the council satisfied to leave the discovery of heresy to accident.

Quick work was to be made of schism, heresy, and rebellion in France.

heresy

Synonyms for heresy

Antonyms for heresy

blasphemy

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