Definitions

1. verb

to accuse or declare someone a heretic; to treat someone as a heretic.

“The scholar was hereticated by the church for her radical views.”

2. verb

to become a heretic; to reject or deviate from established doctrine or principles.

“The young priest began to hereticate after reading the controversial book.”

3. noun

the act or process of accusing or declaring someone a heretic.

“The hereticate of the young priest caused a great stir in the community.”