Heresy
Nounविधर्मिता
Definition
Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
Contextual Sentence: "During the medieval era, challenging the church's teachings was considered heresy."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'heresy' as 'her' + 'esy'—a belief that goes against 'his' (orthodox) views.
Synonyms
blasphemy
dissent
unorthodoxy
Antonyms
orthodoxy
conformity
dogma