evil eye

noun

Definition of evil eyenext
as in pox

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  1. pox
  2. voodoo
  3. curse
  4. spell
Noun
  • The affected data include childhood immunization rates against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella, hepatitis, chicken pox and flu; and rates for 13 year olds and expectant mothers.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Their limited time together is so important that Ryan throws caution to the wind and contracts chicken pox from an ill Phoebe.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Definition of pox
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  • Seabrook’s primary focus was on Vodou aka voodoo rituals, which had long constituted an underground religious practice amongst populations outwardly accepting of Catholicism.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • On Friday and Saturday evenings, the dinner menu features standout dishes like shrimp and grits and the flavorful voodoo pasta, combining shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage in a spicy, creamy sauce.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of voodoo
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  • Despite these flat denials, and no mention of the ‘curse’ before 1990, the mythology only grew as Mayo’s barren years piled up.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Questions and complaints are frequent and often descend into curse-laden spats.
    — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of curse
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  • Before joining Newcastle, Howe coached Bournemouth over two spells, either side of a season with Burnley.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • France became the first World Cup winner to then also win the Euros during this incredible two-year spell.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of spell
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