amulet.

an object worn or carried in the belief that it protects against harm or brings supernatural aid

Use it for

Words that belong together

• wear an amulet
• protective amulet
• amulet against evil

On the page

She wore an amulet against the sickness.

The bronze amulet lay beneath his shirt.

Each child received an amulet before leaving the sanctuary.

Usage notes

Primary curation section: Fantasy. Often emphasizes protection. Not every pendant is an amulet, and its supposed power is a belief unless established within a fictional world. Plural: amulets.