heresy
/ˈherəsi/noun
उच्चारण हेरसी
धर्मद्रोह, धर्मविरुद्ध मत; प्रचलित मान्यता के विरुद्ध विचार
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a belief or opinion that goes against the official teaching of a religion; an opinion that is against what most people believe
धर्मद्रोह, धर्मविरुद्ध मत; प्रचलित मान्यता के विरुद्ध विचार
- In the Middle Ages people were burnt for heresy.
- Among cricket fans it is heresy to criticize Sachin.
- Scientists who challenged the old view were accused of heresy.
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- To some fans it is heresy to say that football is better than cricket.
- He was punished for heresy by the church in medieval times.
Synonyms unorthodoxy dissent apostasy
Opposite orthodoxy conformity dogma
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An opinion contrary to accepted religious doctrine; the holder is a heretic.
'स्वीकृत धार्मिक मान्यता के विरुद्ध मत' के लिए यह शब्द आता है; ऐसा मत रखने वाला heretic कहलाता है।