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evil eye

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Noun

  1. 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.
  2. The charm used to ward off the evil eye; a nazar.
  3. A look conveying disapproval, envy, hostility, etc.

Verb

  1. to cast an evil eye upon someone or something

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