heresy

• Substantivo que designa uma crença ou opinião contrária aos dogmas estabelecidos por uma religião ou aos princípios considerados ortodoxos.

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.

   Heresia

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

   Sinônimosapostasyblasphemydissidencenonconformityunorthodoxy

   Antônimoscreeddogmaorthodoxy

2. Controversial opinionC1formal

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

   Heresia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblasphemydissidenceiconoclasmrevisionismsacrilegeunorthodoxy

   Antônimoscreeddoctrinedogmaorthodoxy