Myth and Misconception

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Myth noun - A false idea or belief.

Usage example: the idea that alligators can live in the sewers of New York is just a myth

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Misconception and myth are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misconception" instead a noun "Myth".

Nearby Words: mythical, mythic

Misconception noun - A false idea or belief.

Usage example: it is a popular misconception that toilets flush in the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere

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Myth and misconception are semantically related. You can use "Myth" instead a noun "Misconception".

similar	similar myth	similar misconception
common	common myth	common misconception
specific	specific myth	specific misconception
popular	popular myth	popular misconception
Other adjectives: supposed, famous, early, widespread, modern, western, aforementioned.

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