Synonyms of superstition

superstition

noun

as in myth

a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck; a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck

It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• myth
• error
• delusion
• misconception
• illusion
• fallacy
• misunderstanding
• misbelief
• fiction
• falsehood
• pretence
• hallucination
• untruth
• factoid
• tale
• falsity
• misperception
• misinterpretation
• lie
• misapprehension
• distortion
• inaccuracy
• miscomprehension
• misinformation
• pretense
• misrepresentation
• misjudgment
• sophism
• old wives' tale
• sophistry
• misstatement
• misknowledge
• half-truth
• story
• misreport
• fib

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• truth
• verity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of superstition

In times of uncertainty, strategic use of superstitions can counteract confusion and paralysis. —Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

The Indigenous author, a member of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, returns this fall with his adaptation of a chilling Native superstition. —Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025

A lot of it is drawn from Welsh superstition and folk tales. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025

Follow more of our reporting on People of the Kingdom Chiefs This comedian makes his love for the Kansas City Chiefs part of his stand up routine January 15, 2025 3:12 PM Chiefs Wrestling belts, superstitions and global appeal. —Eric Adler and, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025