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

Visits to Buddhist temples surged by over 300 percent last year, suggesting that more people are turning to superstitions for good luck to secure their futures. —Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024

But make sure to eat all 12, the superstition goes — otherwise, the luck can go sour. —Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024

Here's everything to know about the superstition and why so many people are choosing to add grapes to their New Year’s Eve rituals. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024

Black moons are intriguing to skywatchers and often associated with superstitions or symbolic meanings. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024