misbelief

noun

ˌmis-bə-ˈlēf How to pronounce misbelief (audio)
Definition of misbeliefnext
as in delusion
a false idea or belief the common misbelief that the Great Wall of China is visible from the moon

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Recent Examples of misbelief Her Daddy discourse is the misbelief that Harris (or any woman running for office) inherently has women’s votes in the bag and, thus, that candidate should spend their time on voters who are more on the fence. — Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Combating misbelief is much more complicated—and politically and ethically fraught—than reducing the spread of explicitly false content. — Jennifer Allen, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2024 Wolter says the project has started to engage with human populations near vulture colonies, roosting sites and popular foraging areas, to educate communities on the benefits of the animal to local ecology, and dispel popular misbeliefs. — Gertrude Kitongo, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024 One common misbelief heard when legislation is discussed is that gender-affirming medical interventions are provided immediately to any trans or nonbinary kid who walks into a gender clinic. — Helen Santoro, CBS News, 27 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misbelief
  1. delusion
  2. myth
  3. error
  4. illusion
  5. misconception
Noun
  • Partway through the season, Straczynski noticed O’Hare developing symptoms of psychosis, including paranoid delusions.
    — JP Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The 29-year-old Christian Faith Madison died after walking into traffic, with her family arguing that the OpenAI chatbot had fueled her religious delusions during their extensive interactions, pushing her over the edge by romanticizing death.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 July 2026
Definition of delusion
Noun
  • Drawing on lessons from a successful telecom infrastructure acquisition, this article explores three common myths founders should reconsider when preparing their businesses for a potential exit.
    — Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The lunar program, for example, is named for the goddess Chang’e, described in a 4,000-year-old myth, who is celebrated each year at the Mid-Autumn Festival.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of myth
Noun
  • However, a dangerous push to cut these crucial programs, especially in Africa, risks repeating past errors and ceding influence to competitors.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong’s infield single tied the game, and another run scored on the play from a Royals throwing error.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of error
Noun
  • Neither side, however, is under any illusion about the nature of the enduring competition.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As the bartender quieted whatever terrible hair-metal mixtape had been playing over the house PA, and the lights glowed red on the stage, Ryan was trying to create the illusion of a behind-the-curtain, big-stage, rock star entrance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of illusion
Noun
  • This is one of the most common misconceptions that beginner foragers have about types of edible mushrooms.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The misconception is that high-efficiency equipment alone ensures an efficient home; however, the entire system, including ductwork and building enclosure, must work together.
    — Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of misconception

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“Misbelief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misbelief. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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