Illusion
Illusion noun - A false idea or belief.
Usage example: the idea that we as a nation can ever enjoy perfect security is an illusion
Old wives' tale and illusion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Old wives' tale" instead a noun "Illusion".
Old wives' tale
Old wives' tale noun - A false idea or belief.
Usage example: the belief that going outside with wet hair will cause you to catch cold is just an old wives' tale
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Synonyms for Old wives' tale
Illusion and old wives' tale are semantically related. You can use "Illusion" instead a noun phrase "Old wives' tale".
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Related pairs
- notion and illusion
- notion and old wives' tale
- fantasy and illusion
- fantasy and old wives' tale
- fiction and illusion
- fiction and old wives' tale
- falsehood and illusion
- falsehood and old wives' tale
- error and illusion
- error and old wives' tale
- fallacy and illusion
- fallacy and old wives' tale
- delusion and illusion
- delusion and old wives' tale
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