misbeliefs

noun

plural of misbelief
as in myths
a false idea or belief the common misbelief that the Great Wall of China is visible from the moon

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misbeliefs
  1. myths
  2. delusions
  3. errors
  4. illusions
  5. superstitions
  6. misconceptions
Noun
  • Ancient myths and modern cinema depict bogs as sinister locales, dangerous to cross, and fatal to get trapped in.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But in earlier myths, Al Basty was described as a hearth deity and a protector of women in childbirth.
    — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of myths
Noun
  • Their passions and delusions strengthen through their symbiosis.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In a number of wrongful death lawsuits, ChatGPT is blamed for driving users to experience harmful delusions and, in some cases, to commit suicide.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of delusions
Noun
  • When people have little relief from stress in a chaotic environment, their brains have difficulty coping with the ongoing prediction errors, Friston, McEwen and neuroscientist Achim Peters argued in a 2017 article.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Passengers will also be able to fix any name errors on their booking for free.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • Pokémon cards, a pricey Ferrari shirt and a touristy museum of illusions.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • When the team built a setup to directly quantify real-time heat flux alongside electrical output, the theoretical illusions collapsed.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of illusions
Noun
  • Their superstitions gave the tideline its social structures and distinctive quality on the palate.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • American Horror Story is officially back for its 13th season — and so are many of the franchise’s most memorable characters, with a plethora of superstitions to come.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of superstitions
Noun
  • One of the biggest misconceptions is that sustainability and farmer livelihoods are separate conversations.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Galarza said misconceptions about electric stoves are the largest obstacle to broader use.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of misconceptions
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