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

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

The debut feature from Guillermo del Toro, Cronos tells the story of an older man (Federico Luppi) who discovers a mystical amulet that gives him a more energized, youthful demeanor — at a cost. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026

One day in the 1960s, a little boy entered a jewelry shop in Cairo and held out an ancient scarab amulet. — Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026

Everyone’s existence is at stake with the tournament, since the treacherous Emperor Shao Khan (Martyn Ford) is close to securing an amulet that will give him formidable powers to rule over all the realms, including Cage’s home in the Earthrealm. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026