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heretical

adjective
/həˈrɛtɪkəl/

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.

Example Sentences

The priest condemned the book as heretical.

Synonyms

unorthodox, dissenting, radical, untraditional, nonconformist

Antonyms

orthodox, accepted, traditional

Collocations

heretical views, heretical ideas, heretical beliefs

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