Heretical and Sectarian

Heretical

Heretical adjective - Deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices.
Usage example: the belief that women should be allowed to have careers outside the home was once considered heretical
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Synonyms for Heretical

Sectarian and heretical are semantically related. in unorthodox topic. In some cases you can use "Sectarian" instead an adjective "Heretical", when it comes to topics like separatist.

Nearby Words: heresy, heretic

Sectarian

Sectarian adjective - Of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects.

Heretical and sectarian are semantically related. You can use "Heretical" instead an adjective "Sectarian".

Nearby Words: sect, sectarianism, sectary
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