Synonyms of superstitions

superstitions

noun

plural of superstition

as in myths

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.

Related Words

• myths
• errors
• misconceptions
• delusions
• illusions
• fallacies
• factoids
• falsehoods
• misunderstandings
• fictions
• hallucinations
• misbeliefs
• untruths
• tales
• falsities
• misinterpretations
• misperceptions
• distortions
• inaccuracies
• pretenses
• lies
• misapprehensions
• misjudgments
• misinformation
• misrepresentations
• misstatements
• sophistries
• old wives' tales
• sophisms
• miscomprehensions
• stories
• half-truths
• misreports
• fibs
• misknowledges

Dissimilar Words

• truths
• verities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of superstitions

Memorable matches, sacrifices, personal style, and superstitions were volleyed back and forth in a lively conversation Thursday night with tennis stars Andre Agassi, Caroline Wozniacki, Genie Bouchard, and James Blake, hosted by Ralph Lauren. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 June 2026

Baseball is famous for routines and superstitions. — Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

The earliest historians of midwifery argued that this was a progressive story of the triumph of expertise and science and reason over the superstitions and backward practices of untrained female midwives. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Ben Stiller's superstitions kicked in after the New York Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals to the San Antonio Spurs on June 8. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026

The children also play a vital role in their dad's sporting superstitions on game day. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

However, the fact that the monster is dressed like a pirate suggests that the seagull’s presence is symbolic, invoking sailor superstitions around sea birds. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Baseball has always been a sport that believes in the occult — in juju and curses and superstitions. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 3 May 2026

Entertain your superstitions accordingly. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026