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heresy Synonyms

Another word for heresy

Choosing another word for heresy depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A belief or religious doctrine that is contrary to the orthodox tenets of a church or religious system, or the adherence to such beliefs.

Usage Example

"During the Middle Ages, scholars who challenged the Church's cosmological views were often accused of heterodoxy."

Strongest
heterodoxy
unorthodoxy
Strong
apostasy
blasphemy
Weak
schism
sacrilege

• noun (Context 2)

An opinion, practice, or theory that strongly conflicts with generally accepted standards, customs, or orthodoxy in any non-religious field.

Usage Example

"In traditional culinary circles, adding cream to an authentic carbonara sauce is considered absolute unorthodoxy."

Strongest
unorthodoxy
Strong
heterodoxy
nonconformity
iconoclasm
dissent
dissidence
revisionism

Opposites of heresy

The opposite of heresy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

orthodoxy
conventionality
dogma
conformism
conformity
tradition
canon
See all opposites of heresy

• Nearby Words

herein
hereinafter
hereof
heresy
heretic
heretical
heretofore

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heresy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heresy
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