heretical (Meaning)
heretical (s)
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
heretical (a.)
Containing heresy; of the nature of, or characterized by, heresy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of heretical
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- schismatical
- separatist
- defecting
- nontraditional
- apostate
- freethinking
- dissentient
- nonorthodox
- free-spirited
- renegade
- schismatic
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heretical Sentence Examples
- The scholar's heretical theories challenged the established dogma, sparking outrage and condemnation.
- The mere suggestion of such a heretical idea sent shivers down the spines of the devout.
- The bishop condemned the priest's heretical teachings as a direct affront to the faith.
- The church labeled the philosopher's ideas as heretical, fueling a heated debate within the intellectual community.
- The questioning of religious authority was considered heretical in those times, leading to persecution and punishment.
- The heretical cult believed in a hidden knowledge reserved only for the chosen few.
- The heretical sect's beliefs were deemed so outrageous that they were forbidden from being discussed in public.
- The pope declared the book to be heretical and ordered it to be burned at the stake.
- The trial of the heretic lasted for days, with witnesses called to testify against his blasphemous views.
- The threat of heresy hung over the land, casting a shadow of fear and suspicion upon all who dared to think differently.
FAQs About the word heretical
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standardsContaining heresy; of the nature of, or characterized by, heresy.
out-there, unconventional, dissenting,dissident, heterodox, nonconformist, maverick, unorthodox, sectarian,iconoclastic
orthodox, conventional, conventional,orthodox,conformist, conformist, conforming, conforming,
The scholar's heretical theories challenged the established dogma, sparking outrage and condemnation.
The mere suggestion of such a heretical idea sent shivers down the spines of the devout.
The bishop condemned the priest's heretical teachings as a direct affront to the faith.
The church labeled the philosopher's ideas as heretical, fueling a heated debate within the intellectual community.