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heresia

[eh-reh-ZEE-uh]
nounfemininepl: heresias
heresy
1. Religious belief or opinion that contradicts established religious doctrine
The church condemned his heresy and excommunicated him.
A Igreja condenou sua heresia e o excomungou.
2. An opinion or belief that goes against accepted principles or standards
It was considered heresy to suggest that the traditional method was inefficient.
Era considerado heresia sugerir que o método tradicional era ineficiente.
Synonyms
blasfêmiasacrilégioapostasiaimpiedadedissidência
Antonyms
ortodoxiapiedadedevoção

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
heresia
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
heresia
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

cometer uma heresia
pregar heresia
acusado de heresia
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