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Synonyms of amulet

15 similar words

Another word for amulet is charm. Other synonyms of amulet are fetish, mojo, wanga, periapt and protection.

Synonyms and similar words for amulet

nounA religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols...

  • charmAn object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
  • fetishSomething which is believed to possess, contain, or cause spiritual or magical powers; an amulet or a talisman.
  • juju
  • lucky charmAn object kept for good luck.
  • madstone USA stone believed to have the power to heal the bite of a rabid or venomous animal.
  • mascot
  • mojoAn object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.
  • periaptA charm worn on a necklace; an amulet.
  • protection
  • talisman
  • telesmA magical talisman, amulet or charm.
  • token
  • wangaA magic spell or charm.
  • craft obsoleteA device, a means; a magical device, spell or enchantment .
  • phylactery archaicSynonym of amulet (“a protective charm or ornament”).

Meaning of amulet

  1. noun A religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, the evil eye, or evil spirits.

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Questions about synonyms of amulet

What is another word for amulet?
Amulet has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as charm, fetish, mojo, wanga, periapt and protection.
What does amulet mean?
Amulet means a religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection against ill will, negative influences, the evil eye, or evil spirits.

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