Heresy
Heresy noun - Departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice.
Usage example: the heresy of asserting that Shakespeare was not a great writer
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Synonyms for Heresy
Misconception and heresy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misconception" instead a noun "Heresy".
Misconception
Misconception noun - A false idea or belief.
Heresy and misconception are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heresy" instead a noun "Misconception".
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Related pairs
- falsehood and heresy
- falsehood and misconception
- error and heresy
- error and misconception
- fallacy and heresy
- fallacy and misconception
- delusion and heresy
- delusion and misconception
- mistake and heresy
- mistake and misconception
- flaw and heresy
- flaw and misconception
- illusion and heresy
- illusion and misconception
How words are described
| little | little heresy | little misconception |
| supposed | supposed heresy | supposed misconception |
| major | major heresy | major misconception |
| historical | historical heresy | historical misconception |
| Other adjectives: aforementioned, biggest. | ||
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