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Superstition
see synonyms of superstitionNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Superstition
see synonyms of superstitionnoun
1.
irrational belief usually founded on ignorance or fear and characterized by obsessive reverence for omens, charms, etc
2.
a notion, act or ritual that derives from such belief
3.
any irrational belief, esp with regard to the unknown
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Superstition
see synonyms of superstition noun
1.
any belief, based on fear or ignorance, that is inconsistent with the known laws of science or with what is generally considered in the particular society as true and rational; esp., such a belief in charms, omens, the supernatural, etc.
2.
any action or practice based on such a belief
3.
such beliefs collectively
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Superstition
see synonyms of superstitionn.
1. An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome.
2.
a. A belief, practice, or rite irrationally maintained by ignorance of the laws of nature or by faith in magic or chance.
b. A fearful or abject state of mind resulting from such ignorance or irrationality.
c. Idolatry.
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