evil eye
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.
- The charm used to ward off the evil eye; a nazar.
- A look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.
Verb
- to cast an evil eye upon someone or something
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