Apotropaic(adjective)
Intended to avert evil, harm, or bad luck.
Hindi meaning:बुराई, हानि या दुर्भाग्य को दूर करने वाला
Synonyms: Protective, Talismanic, Warding, Prophylactic
Antonyms: Harmful, Malevolent, Malign, Baleful
Example: The villagers believed that the symbol had apotropaic powers.
Trick to remember: Apotropaic cheez trouble ko door rakhti hai, so remember it as protection from evil.
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