Synonyms of amulet

amulet

noun

ˈam-yə-lət 

as in talisman

something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talisman
• mascot
• emblem
• phylactery
• charm
• symbol
• fetish
• mojo
• juju
• periapt
• philter
• totem
• token
• gris-gris
• toadstone

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spell
• curse
• hoodoo
• hex
• jinx

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amulet

The Rahvi lights, meanwhile, are adorned with jewelry-like amulets of semiprecious stones. — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026

An international team of roughly 60 researchers from 13 countries was excavating the site when the amulet was discovered. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Filled with '90s nostalgia and amulets lifted straight from the original film, this collection spans necklaces, charms, rings, earrings and more, all imbued with the spirit of the Owens sisters' supernatural beauty and charisma. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Supporters hoisted their children toward her or presented her with gifts—amulets, handwritten notes, rosaries, prayer cards. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 23 July 2026