apotropaic

• Bezeichnet etwas, das dazu dient, Unheil oder Übel abzuwehren, oft im magischen oder rituellen Sinn.

Describes something that is intended to ward off evil or bad luck.

1. Warding off evilC2formal

   Having the power or intended to prevent evil, harm, or bad luck.

   Unheil abwehrend

   • Ancient cultures used apotropaic symbols to protect their homes.
   • The amulet was believed to have apotropaic properties.
   • Apotropaic rituals were performed before important events.

   Synonymepreventiveprotective