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Apotropaic

Definition:

Apotropaic refers to the ability of warding off evil, harm, or danger.

Examples:

Adjective:

• An apotropaic symbol, like a horseshoe over the door, can supposedly bring good luck and protect the household.
• Wearing a necklace with an apotropaic pendant is believed to provide protection against negative energy.

Noun:

• Various cultures have employed apotropaics for centuries to guard against malevolent spirits.
• The amulet, handed down through generations, was known to possess apotropaic properties.

Verb:

• The old tradition suggests that performing a specific ritual can apotropaically neutralize any potential misfortune.
• People used to apotropaically recite ancient prayers to protect their homes from supernatural entities.

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