amulet

noun

am·u·let | \ ˈam-yə-lət

Definition of amulet

: a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)

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Synonyms & Antonyms for amulet

Synonyms

Antonyms

hoodoo,
jinx

Examples of amulet in a Sentence

a small cross made of goat bone was worn in the Middle Ages as an amulet to ward off evil

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