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superstition Synonyms

Another word for superstition

Choosing another word for superstition depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief.

Usage Example

"Avoiding black cats and refusing to walk under ladders is a common old wives' tale."

Strong
old wives' tale
myth
folklore
delusion
Weak
fallacy
fable

• noun (Context 2)

Excessive credulity in and reverence for the supernatural or the unknown.

Usage Example

"The Enlightenment philosophers sought to free society from ignorance and credulity through scientific inquiry."

Strong
credulity
gullibility
irrationality
Weak
mysticism

Opposites of superstition

The opposite of superstition shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rationalism
rationality
logic
reason
enlightenment
skepticism
empiricism
science
See all opposites of superstition

• Nearby Words

superstar
superstardom
superstate
superstition
superstitious
superstitiously
superstitiousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Superstition. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/superstition
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