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talisman

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of talisman

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

  • a pendant of white nephrite jade is often worn by Indians as a talisman to ward off heart disease
Synonyms of talisman

amulet, charm, fetish (also fetich), mascot, mojo, periapt, phylactery
Words Related to talisman

gris-gris (also grigri), juju, philter, toadstone

emblem, symbol, token, totem
Near Antonyms of talisman

curse, hex, spell
Antonyms of talisman

hoodoo, jinx

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