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Superstitions

Description:

Superstitions refer to beliefs or practices that are based on irrational or supernatural thoughts, often resulting in the fear of certain objects, actions, or situations. They can be deeply rooted in cultural traditions or personal experiences, and individuals who have superstitious beliefs often attribute them to bringing good luck, averting misfortune, or predicting future events.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

• Many people have various superstitions, such as avoiding walking under ladders or crossing paths with black cats.
• Superstitions vary greatly across different cultures and regions.
• Breaking a mirror is considered to be an unlucky superstition in many societies.

Adjective:

• The superstitious belief in Friday the 13th being an unlucky day is widespread.
• She touched the worn horseshoe with a superstitious gesture before her important job interview.
• He refused to open an umbrella indoors due to his superstitious nature.

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