Synonyms for superstition

Grammar : Noun

Spell : soo-per-stish-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ ən

Définition of superstition

Origin : early 13c., from Old French superstition or directly from Latin superstitionem (nominative superstitio), noun of action from superstare (see superstitious). Originally especially of religion; sense of "unreasonable notion" is from 1794.

noun belief in sign of things to come

Example sentences :

Superstition has its season as well as sulphur-baths and chalybeate springs.
Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

It was quite evident that Mrs. Tremain had all the superstition of Mexico.
Extract from : « In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories » by Robert Barr

The Indian religion is not one of worship, but one of fear and superstition.
Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace

Tales of superstition and all mystery stories of the unknown.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

“It is your reason against my—superstition,” she said slowly.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

The grip of her superstition had left him more understanding of her desire to get away.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

Three witnesses were then called: Envy, Superstition, and Pickthank.
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

My father told me that that superstition existed on Earth in his time, too.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 » by Various

Superstition had lent its awful power to the sanctions of religion.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine -- Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 » by Various

Monarchy was once a Faith; it will henceforth be but a Superstition.'
Extract from : « Gerald Fitzgerald » by Charles James Lever

Antonyms for superstition

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