HERESIES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

heresies

noun

plural of heresy

as in dissents

departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice the heresy of asserting that Shakespeare was not a great writer

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Recent Examples of heresies His campaign is gaining momentum at a time when many of the administration’s steadfast Christian backers—alarmed by the president’s bullying campaign against Pope Leo XIV in recent weeks, among other heresies—have been rethinking their support. —

Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026

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Noun

As a member of the court's liberal minority, Sotomayor often writes or joins dissents in cases involving hot-button political issues.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The chair of the Fed has just one vote among a dozen on its rate-setting committee, but dissents against the chair are rare.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026