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

The practice ties celebration to a deeply rooted superstition: sweet grapes predict good fortune, while sour ones warn of challenges. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

Below, 13 New Year’s Eve superstitions encompassing cultures from around the world to incorporate into your December 31st festivities. —Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024

Knocking on wood: This age-old superstition is believed to prevent bad luck or jinxes. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024

The rivalry of two magicians, one a man of the Enlightenment, the other the quintessence of the new spirit of Romanticism, set in a world where folklore and superstition speak eloquently of seismic cultural change. —The Week Uk, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024