Word to describe people who blindly believe accusations [closed]
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I can’t for the life of me remember what this word is or if it even exists.
I’m thinking of a word that would describe medieval era peasants who are religious and make and believe accusations of witch craft or demons etc. Such a word could describe the people in the town of Salem during the infamous witch trials.
Any ideas?
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I can’t for the life of me remember what this word is or if it even exists.
I’m thinking of a word that would describe medieval era peasants who are religious and make and believe accusations of witch craft or demons etc. Such a word could describe the people in the town of Salem during the infamous witch trials.
Any ideas?
single-word-requests is-it-a-word
edited Mar 30 at 18:06
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asked Mar 30 at 12:38
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closed as off-topic by Lawrence, JJJ, tchrist♦ Mar 30 at 21:32
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"Gullible", perhaps?
– Hot Licks
Mar 30 at 13:01
For your specific context, superstitious probably fits best.
– FumbleFingers
Mar 30 at 14:42
At first, I thought you were talking about "lemming," but after reading your details, I know exactly what you're talking about. It's coming to me. It seems to me that the word is somehow related to the word "villager," like "villain" is. Or it's some word that originally meant "townsperson." Maybe something having to do with "province," "provincial." Ah, I can't think of it. Maybe that shook something loose for you. Anyway, I've put in the request. It'll be popping out of my brain hopefully sooner than later. I'll be checking back and answering if it does.
– Benjamin Harman
Mar 30 at 20:59
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I can’t for the life of me remember what this word is or if it even exists.
I’m thinking of a word that would describe medieval era peasants who are religious and make and believe accusations of witch craft or demons etc. Such a word could describe the people in the town of Salem during the infamous witch trials.
Any ideas?
single-word-requests is-it-a-word
edited Mar 30 at 18:06
Zan700
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asked Mar 30 at 12:38
TobyToby
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I can’t for the life of me remember what this word is or if it even exists.
I’m thinking of a word that would describe medieval era peasants who are religious and make and believe accusations of witch craft or demons etc. Such a word could describe the people in the town of Salem during the infamous witch trials.
Any ideas?
single-word-requests is-it-a-word
single-word-requests is-it-a-word
edited Mar 30 at 18:06
Zan700
2,402619
asked Mar 30 at 12:38
TobyToby
11
edited Mar 30 at 18:06
Zan700
2,402619
asked Mar 30 at 12:38
TobyToby
11
edited Mar 30 at 18:06
Zan700
2,402619
edited Mar 30 at 18:06
Zan700
2,402619
edited Mar 30 at 18:06
Zan700
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2,402619
asked Mar 30 at 12:38
TobyToby
11
asked Mar 30 at 12:38
TobyToby
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asked Mar 30 at 12:38
TobyToby
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closed as off-topic by Lawrence, JJJ, tchrist♦ Mar 30 at 21:32
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions on choosing an ideal word or phrase must include information on how it will be used in order to be answered. For help writing a good word or phrase request, see: About single word requests" – Lawrence, tchrist
If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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"Gullible", perhaps?
– Hot Licks
Mar 30 at 13:01
For your specific context, superstitious probably fits best.
– FumbleFingers
Mar 30 at 14:42
At first, I thought you were talking about "lemming," but after reading your details, I know exactly what you're talking about. It's coming to me. It seems to me that the word is somehow related to the word "villager," like "villain" is. Or it's some word that originally meant "townsperson." Maybe something having to do with "province," "provincial." Ah, I can't think of it. Maybe that shook something loose for you. Anyway, I've put in the request. It'll be popping out of my brain hopefully sooner than later. I'll be checking back and answering if it does.
– Benjamin Harman
Mar 30 at 20:59
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"Gullible", perhaps?
– Hot Licks
Mar 30 at 13:01
For your specific context, superstitious probably fits best.
– FumbleFingers
Mar 30 at 14:42
At first, I thought you were talking about "lemming," but after reading your details, I know exactly what you're talking about. It's coming to me. It seems to me that the word is somehow related to the word "villager," like "villain" is. Or it's some word that originally meant "townsperson." Maybe something having to do with "province," "provincial." Ah, I can't think of it. Maybe that shook something loose for you. Anyway, I've put in the request. It'll be popping out of my brain hopefully sooner than later. I'll be checking back and answering if it does.
– Benjamin Harman
Mar 30 at 20:59
"Gullible", perhaps?
– Hot Licks
Mar 30 at 13:01
"Gullible", perhaps?
– Hot Licks
Mar 30 at 13:01
For your specific context, superstitious probably fits best.
– FumbleFingers
Mar 30 at 14:42
For your specific context, superstitious probably fits best.
– FumbleFingers
Mar 30 at 14:42
At first, I thought you were talking about "lemming," but after reading your details, I know exactly what you're talking about. It's coming to me. It seems to me that the word is somehow related to the word "villager," like "villain" is. Or it's some word that originally meant "townsperson." Maybe something having to do with "province," "provincial." Ah, I can't think of it. Maybe that shook something loose for you. Anyway, I've put in the request. It'll be popping out of my brain hopefully sooner than later. I'll be checking back and answering if it does.
– Benjamin Harman
Mar 30 at 20:59
At first, I thought you were talking about "lemming," but after reading your details, I know exactly what you're talking about. It's coming to me. It seems to me that the word is somehow related to the word "villager," like "villain" is. Or it's some word that originally meant "townsperson." Maybe something having to do with "province," "provincial." Ah, I can't think of it. Maybe that shook something loose for you. Anyway, I've put in the request. It'll be popping out of my brain hopefully sooner than later. I'll be checking back and answering if it does.
– Benjamin Harman
Mar 30 at 20:59
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Credulous "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things." Oxford American Dictionary
The visitor counted on the credulous nature of the villagers when he told them he could detect evil in their children.
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It is "Superstitious"----- one susceptible to belief or beliefs not based on human reason or scientific knowledge but based on dogmas and mystical or supernatural powers. Such a person is dogmatic and freety.
answered Mar 30 at 15:00
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They are unquestioning
Accepting something without dissent or doubt.
‘an unquestioning acceptance of the traditional curriculum’
From Oxford Dictionaries
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Credulous "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things." Oxford American Dictionary
The visitor counted on the credulous nature of the villagers when he told them he could detect evil in their children.
answered Mar 30 at 18:05
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Credulous "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things." Oxford American Dictionary
The visitor counted on the credulous nature of the villagers when he told them he could detect evil in their children.
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Credulous "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things." Oxford American Dictionary
The visitor counted on the credulous nature of the villagers when he told them he could detect evil in their children.
answered Mar 30 at 18:05
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Credulous "having or showing too great a readiness to believe things." Oxford American Dictionary
The visitor counted on the credulous nature of the villagers when he told them he could detect evil in their children.
answered Mar 30 at 18:05
Zan700Zan700
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answered Mar 30 at 18:05
Zan700Zan700
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answered Mar 30 at 18:05
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answered Mar 30 at 18:05
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It is "Superstitious"----- one susceptible to belief or beliefs not based on human reason or scientific knowledge but based on dogmas and mystical or supernatural powers. Such a person is dogmatic and freety.
answered Mar 30 at 15:00
Barid Baran AcharyaBarid Baran Acharya
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It is "Superstitious"----- one susceptible to belief or beliefs not based on human reason or scientific knowledge but based on dogmas and mystical or supernatural powers. Such a person is dogmatic and freety.
answered Mar 30 at 15:00
Barid Baran AcharyaBarid Baran Acharya
2,001613
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It is "Superstitious"----- one susceptible to belief or beliefs not based on human reason or scientific knowledge but based on dogmas and mystical or supernatural powers. Such a person is dogmatic and freety.
answered Mar 30 at 15:00
Barid Baran AcharyaBarid Baran Acharya
2,001613
It is "Superstitious"----- one susceptible to belief or beliefs not based on human reason or scientific knowledge but based on dogmas and mystical or supernatural powers. Such a person is dogmatic and freety.
answered Mar 30 at 15:00
Barid Baran AcharyaBarid Baran Acharya
2,001613
answered Mar 30 at 15:00
Barid Baran AcharyaBarid Baran Acharya
2,001613
answered Mar 30 at 15:00
Barid Baran AcharyaBarid Baran Acharya
2,001613
answered Mar 30 at 15:00
Barid Baran AcharyaBarid Baran Acharya
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2,001613
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They are unquestioning
Accepting something without dissent or doubt.
‘an unquestioning acceptance of the traditional curriculum’
From Oxford Dictionaries
answered Mar 30 at 20:46
LordologyLordology
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They are unquestioning
Accepting something without dissent or doubt.
‘an unquestioning acceptance of the traditional curriculum’
From Oxford Dictionaries
answered Mar 30 at 20:46
LordologyLordology
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They are unquestioning
Accepting something without dissent or doubt.
‘an unquestioning acceptance of the traditional curriculum’
From Oxford Dictionaries
answered Mar 30 at 20:46
LordologyLordology
1,541217
They are unquestioning
Accepting something without dissent or doubt.
‘an unquestioning acceptance of the traditional curriculum’
From Oxford Dictionaries
answered Mar 30 at 20:46
LordologyLordology
1,541217
answered Mar 30 at 20:46
LordologyLordology
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answered Mar 30 at 20:46
LordologyLordology
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answered Mar 30 at 20:46
LordologyLordology
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"Gullible", perhaps?
– Hot Licks
Mar 30 at 13:01
For your specific context, superstitious probably fits best.
– FumbleFingers
Mar 30 at 14:42
At first, I thought you were talking about "lemming," but after reading your details, I know exactly what you're talking about. It's coming to me. It seems to me that the word is somehow related to the word "villager," like "villain" is. Or it's some word that originally meant "townsperson." Maybe something having to do with "province," "provincial." Ah, I can't think of it. Maybe that shook something loose for you. Anyway, I've put in the request. It'll be popping out of my brain hopefully sooner than later. I'll be checking back and answering if it does.
– Benjamin Harman
Mar 30 at 20:59