Controversial and Heretical

Controversial

Controversial adjective - Relating to or causing the expression of opposing opinions.

Heretical and controversial are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Heretical" instead an adjective "Controversial".

Heretical

Heretical adjective - Deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices.
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Synonyms for Heretical

Controversial and heretical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Controversial" instead an adjective "Heretical".

Nearby Words: heresy, heretic
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