superstition; blind faith; superstitious belief
Meanings
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to believe in superstitions; to believe in the existence of supernatural beings
Refers specifically to belief in gods, ghosts, and other supernatural entities.
He is very superstitious and goes to the temple to burn incense and pray every month.
Don't believe these superstitious claims; there is no scientific basis for them at all.
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Some elderly people in rural areas still believe in ghosts and gods and have many taboos.
verb
to have blind faith in; to worship blindly
Extended metaphorical use referring to uncritical acceptance of authority, trends, or ideas.
We cannot blindly worship authority; we must have our own judgment.
We must break superstition, emancipate our minds, and boldly innovate.
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Young people shouldn't have blind faith in brand names but should focus on quality.
Blindly believing in dogmas from books won't work.