apotropaic

/ˌæpətɹəˈpeɪ.ɪk/
/ˌæpətɹəˈpeɪ.ɪk/

noun

  1. An agent intended to ward off evil.

adjective

  1. (mysticism) Intended to ward off evil.

Similar Words

apocalypses apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ apocarpous apocopes apocrypha /ʌˈpɑk.ɹə.fə/ apocryphal /əˈpɒkɹəfəl/ apodeictic /ˌapəˈdaɪk.tɪk/ apogee /ˈæ.pə.dʒi/ apolar apolitical