OLD WIVES' TALE Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase old wives' tale. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase old wives' tale. (close relations)

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Definition of OLD WIVES' TALE

Best Alternative Words for OLD WIVES' TALE


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	folklore				nounn
	noun • the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
	legend				nounn
	noun • a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events • brief description accompanying an illustration
	myth				nounn
	noun • a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
	superstition				nounn
	noun • an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
	tradition				nounn
	noun • an inherited pattern of thought or action • a specific practice of long standing

Best Hypernyms For OLD WIVES' TALE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for old wives' tale, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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