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gospel

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of gospel

the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
  • Her private gospel is to do good cheerfully and without any expectation of reward.
Synonyms of gospel

credo, creed, doctrine, dogma, ideology (also idealogy), philosophy, testament
Words Related to gospel

manifesto

metaphysic, theory

axiom, tenet, watchword

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