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talisman
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 amulet, fetish (also fetich), mascot, mojo, periapt, phylactery, charmRelated Words gris-gris (also grigri), juju, philter, toadstone; emblem, symbol, token, totemNear Antonyms curse, hex, spellAntonyms hoodoo, jinx
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