SUPERSTITION Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

superstition

noun

Definition of superstition

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.

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

truth
verity

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of superstition That may sound like simple superstition, but what could be better-suited to Widow’s Bay’s Emmy candidacy than that? — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez plans to attend the game, although Milei — citing superstition — will stay at home. — Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 19 July 2026 Dafoe’s Thomas Wake is the film’s Proteus figure, a salty old lighthouse keeper who speaks like someone out of ancient myth, dispensing prophecies and superstitions. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026 These are the words of Argentina President Javier Milei who was busy explaining his superstitions to a local radio show after watching his nation make the World Cup final. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for superstition

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstition

Noun

There are also myths about how to manage customer experiences designed to thrill customers.

— Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
The fact that such men are in short supply, and that this romanticized myth didn’t even remotely compare with the lives such men actually lived, is of little concern to today’s masculinists.

— Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of myth

Noun

But in Saturday’s game, the cornerback’s tendency to commit errors popped up, as he was flagged for two penalties in coverage.

— Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The Guardians tacked on two more in the seventh on a play in which Kwan was credited for a steal of home and two errors were charged to Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth, who dropped a throw and threw wildly to third.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of error

Browse Nearby Words

superstars

superstition

superstitions

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Superstition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstition. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of superstition

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on superstition

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

rigmarole

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Why do we 'bury the lede?'

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes