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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of superstition

The fear and superstition that is associated with the number 13 is nothing new and fairly common in all walks of life. —Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024

Here's how many Friday the 13th days there were in 2024, how many there will be next year, and a look at the history and superstitions to look out for on Friday the 13th. —Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024

Friday the 13th superstitions Here are some common superstitions associated with bad luck on Friday the 13th: Breaking a mirror: Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years of bad luck, so handle glass carefully today. —Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

What are the origins of Friday the 13th superstitions? Friday the 13th superstitions date back centuries in western culture, including roots in Christianity, with the number 13 foreboding bad things or disturbing the balance, according to History.com. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024