heresy
Translation
heresy
Examples
He was accused of heresy for his beliefs.
He was accused of heresy for his beliefs.
To say that is heresy in this company.
To say that is heresy in this company.
Grammar Patterns
((heresy)) used as a subject or object Heresy was a serious crime.
((to be accused of)) ((heresy)) to be charged with heresy He was accused of heresy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dissent, nonconformity, blasphemy; Antonyms: orthodoxy, conformity
Etymology
From Greek 'hairesis' meaning 'a choice, a school of thought'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'here I say'. A heretic is someone who says, 'Here I say something different from the established belief.'