evil eye

Definition of evil eyenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for evil eye
Noun
  • 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
  • Why Regular Cleaning Is Important Bacterial diseases like conjunctivitis and avian pox can spread through saliva and bird droppings, warns Manning.
    Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • But his voodoo streak of good luck finally ran out when ICE lugged him.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
  • Banks threatened to burn down Del Rey’s house with voodoo.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • The pressure that comes with ending a beloved TV show is both a blessing and a curse.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
  • Their greatest gifts are their biggest curses.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Along the way, visitors can cast spells with a digital wand, brew potions, pot a mandrake, test their Quidditch skills and explore iconic settings like the Great Hall, Hogwarts classrooms, Hagrid's Hut and the Forbidden Forest.
    Justin Adams, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • Back like Captain America, revived and ready to go after being put on ice for a spell, needed to save the day.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
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“Evil eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evil%20eye. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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