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What is a suitable word that can be used in the below story scenario?

I've considered the following words; Delusion, Conjecture, Fallacy, Belief, Erroneous assumption. Is there a better word anyone can suggest?

In a small village there was a girl afflicted with a mortal disease. The medicine to which was expensive and could only be obtained from a doctor who lived seven days journey away.

Her family had the money, but no one to make the perilous journey.

A man, her lover volunteered, and promised to return with the medicine. He got the medicine, but on the way back was mauled by a bear and succumbed to his injuries.

His absence caused the village folk to gossip that he had taken the money and ran away.

The girl's condition worsened, and at soon she passed away under the (mistaken assumption/incorrect belief) that the man had tricked her and ran off.

Vigneswara Prabhu
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    3 --- they should answer your question.

     – Decapitated Soul Jul 31 '20 at 13:02
  • She died under the misbelief that the man had tricked her and ran off. – user358018 Jul 31 '20 at 13:11
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    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? – Jason Bassford Jul 31 '20 at 14:12
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    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.* – Greybeard Jul 31 '20 at 14:24
  • A misconception or presumption is probably the closest fit. Misunderstanding might also work. – Tyler N Jul 31 '20 at 14:53
  • @JasonBassford: The criteria is mostly something that 'sounds' or 'feels' right. Like Mark Twain said, the difference between lightning bug and lightning. – Vigneswara Prabhu Aug 01 '20 at 18:34

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