Antonyms for superstition
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : soo-per-stish-uh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌsu pərˈstɪʃ ən |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for superstition
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