dictionary.pt
evil eye
nounmasculinecolloquialcommon/maw oˈʎaðu/mau-o·lha·do
Definition
1A look or stare believed to cause harm, misfortune, or injury, often stemming from envy.
Usage examples
“She wore a charm to protect herself from the evil eye.”
“Some cultures have strong beliefs about the power of the evil eye.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common combinations
to cast the evil eyeprotection from the evil eye