popish (Meaning)
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popish (a)
of or relating to or supporting Romanism
Synonyms & Antonyms of popish
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popish Sentence Examples
- The accusations of popish plots and conspiracies fueled anti-Catholic sentiment in England.
- The execution of Sir Thomas More for his refusal to accept the king's popish supremacy shocked the nation.
- The Gunpowder Plot was a popish conspiracy to blow up the English Parliament and assassinate the king.
- The Test Act excluded Catholics from public office and was seen as a measure to prevent popish influence in government.
- Popish recusants were fined and imprisoned for refusing to attend Protestant church services.
- The Catholic Relief Act of 1829 granted civil rights to Irish Catholics, despite ongoing anti-popish sentiment in Protestant circles.
- The Oxford Movement in the Church of England sought to revive Catholic practices, which were often referred to as popish.
- The term "popery" was used to describe Catholic beliefs and practices, often with negative connotations.
- Anti-popish sentiment was a driving force behind the Protestant Reformation and the wars of religion in Europe.
- The pope, as head of the Catholic Church, was often seen as a symbol of popery and Catholic authority.
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of or relating to or supporting Romanism
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The accusations of popish plots and conspiracies fueled anti-Catholic sentiment in England.
The execution of Sir Thomas More for his refusal to accept the king's popish supremacy shocked the nation.
The Gunpowder Plot was a popish conspiracy to blow up the English Parliament and assassinate the king.
The Test Act excluded Catholics from public office and was seen as a measure to prevent popish influence in government.
