SUPERSTITION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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.

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Dissimilar Words

truth
verity

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Recent Examples of superstition Male medical professionals then, having read Hippocrates, knew the basics about how menstruation worked, yet superstition, prejudice, and misinformation circulated largely unchecked. —

Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026 The zodiac signs and their associated superstitions spread from Mesopotamia to Greece and Rome and eventually became part of European tradition. —

Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026 Buying into this ancient predator-prey superstition are the nonprofits Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife and Utah Wild Sheep Foundation. —

Ted Williams, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026 How did mentions of ghosts and superstition enhance your reading experience? —

CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstition

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstition

Noun

Much of Taylor’s life is shrouded in mystery and myth.

— Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The ‘myth of mass exodus’ Building on its data showing New York office space is still in high demand, JLL argued that the robustness of New York’s business sector is also dependent on a steady supply of qualified labor, which indicates that high-quality talent still gravitates toward the city.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026