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HERETIC Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word heretic. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word heretic. (close relations)
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heretical

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apostate
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

adjective satellite

• not faithful to religion or party or cause

dissident
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

adjective satellite

• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

misbeliever
nounn
noun

• a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church

nonconformist
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought

noun

• someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

• a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England

adjective satellite

• not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

sectarian
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects

noun

• a member of a sect

separatist
nounn
noun

• an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union)

adjective satellite

• having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude

religious outcast
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church

Best Hypernyms For HERETIC

Here is a list of related hypernyms for heretic, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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castaway ishmael nonconformist outcast pariah recusant

Alternatives for APOSTATE

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