superstition

nounbelief in sign of things to come

Synonyms for superstition

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Antonyms for superstition

fetish

noun. object believed to have supernatural powers

Word Origin & History

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.

Example Sentences forsuperstition

Superstition has its season as well as sulphur-baths and chalybeate springs.

It was quite evident that Mrs. Tremain had all the superstition of Mexico.

The Indian religion is not one of worship, but one of fear and superstition.

Tales of superstition and all mystery stories of the unknown.

The grip of her superstition had left him more understanding of her desire to get away.

“It is your reason against my—superstition,” she said slowly.

Three witnesses were then called: Envy, Superstition, and Pickthank.

My father told me that that superstition existed on Earth in his time, too.

Superstition had lent its awful power to the sanctions of religion.

Monarchy was once a Faith; it will henceforth be but a Superstition.'

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