Timeline for What is a single word/phrase that can be used in place of 'mistaken assumption' or 'incorrect belief'?
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Aug 1, 2020 at 18:34 | comment | added | Vigneswara Prabhu | @JasonBassford: The criteria is mostly something that 'sounds' or 'feels' right. Like Mark Twain said, the difference between lightning bug and lightning. | |
Jul 31, 2020 at 14:53 | comment | added | Tyler N | A misconception or presumption is probably the closest fit. Misunderstanding might also work. | |
Jul 31, 2020 at 14:27 | review | Close votes | |||
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Jul 31, 2020 at 14:24 | comment | added | Greybeard | The more-or-less standard form is The girl's condition worsened, and soon she died believing/convinced that the man had tricked her and run off. | |
Jul 31, 2020 at 14:12 | comment | added | Jason Bassford | What's wrong with each of the words that you've considered and rejected? Why have you rejected them? There are many words that could be used—including the ones you've listed. What are your criteria for picking the best one? | |
Jul 31, 2020 at 13:11 | comment | added | user358018 | She died under the misbelief that the man had tricked her and ran off. | |
Jul 31, 2020 at 13:02 | comment | added | Rayan Khan | 1 2 3 --- they should answer your question. | |
Jul 31, 2020 at 12:50 | history | asked | Vigneswara Prabhu | CC BY-SA 4.0 |