superstition

1. n. An excessive reverence for, or fear of, that which is unknown or mysterious. Source: opted

2. n. An ignorant or irrational worship of the Supreme Deity; excessive exactness or rigor in religious opinions or practice; extreme and unnecessary scruples in the observance of religious rites not commanded, or of points of minor importance; also, a rite or practice proceeding from excess of sculptures in religion. Source: opted

3. n. The worship of a false god or gods; false religion; religious veneration for objects. Source: opted

4. n. Belief in the direct agency of superior powers in certain extraordinary or singular events, or in magic, omens, prognostics, or the like. Source: opted

5. n. Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness. Source: opted

6. n. an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear Source: wordnet

7. n:100 n. an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear Source: ecdict

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