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

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

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