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Synonyms of evil eye

6 similar words

Another word for evil eye is eye. Other synonyms of evil eye are malocchio.

Synonyms and similar words for evil eye

nounA wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad...

bad eyeA stare that is superstitiously supposed to be harmful.
evilsSynonym of evil eye (“dirty look”).
eyeAn evil one.
malocchioSynonym of evil eye (“cursed gaze”).

nounA look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.

stink eyeAn unpleasant look (as in a gaze).
side-eyeA sidelong look, particularly of animosity, judgment, or suspicion.

Meaning of evil eye

noun A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.
noun The charm used to ward off the evil eye; a nazar.
noun A look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.

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Questions about synonyms of evil eye

What is another word for evil eye?: Evil eye has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as eye and malocchio.
What does evil eye mean?: Evil eye means a wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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