heresy

• Sustantivo que designa una creencia u opinión que contradice las doctrinas religiosas establecidas o los principios ortodoxos, especialmente dentro de una iglesia o fe; también puede referirse a una opinión contraria a la opinión generalizada o aceptada.

A noun referring to a belief or opinion that is contrary to established religious doctrine or orthodox principles.

1. Religious beliefC1formal

   A belief or opinion that goes against the official teachings of a religion, especially Christianity.

   Herejía

   • The church condemned his teachings as heresy.
   • In the Middle Ages, people were executed for heresy.
   • The council declared the doctrine to be heresy.

   Sinónimosapostasyblasphemydissidencenonconformityunorthodoxy

   Antónimoscreeddogmaorthodoxy

2. Controversial opinionC1formal

   An opinion or idea that is strongly opposed to established beliefs or standards.

   herejía (opinión controvertida)

   • Suggesting that the company should downsize was considered heresy by the board.
   • In the scientific community, challenging the theory was seen as heresy.
   • His political views were regarded as heresy by the ruling party.

   Sinónimosblasphemydissidenceiconoclasmrevisionismsacrilegeunorthodoxy

   Antónimoscreeddoctrinedogmaorthodoxy