A small object worn or kept for its supposed magical power

• amulet

  1. An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.
  2. An object worn on the body because it is believed to have magical power to protect against injury or evil; a charm; talisman

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  1. An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.
  2. An object worn on the body because it is believed to have magical power to protect against injury or evil; a charm; talisman

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• charm

  1. The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal:
  2. An item worn for its supposed magical benefit, as in warding off evil; an amulet.
  3. Any trinket worn as a decoration on a bracelet, necklace, watch chain, etc.

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  1. The power or quality of pleasing or delighting; appeal:
  2. An item worn for its supposed magical benefit, as in warding off evil; an amulet.
  3. Any trinket worn as a decoration on a bracelet, necklace, watch chain, etc.

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• juju

  1. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
  2. Alternative spelling of juju.
  3. A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.

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  1. The supernatural power ascribed to such an object.
  2. Alternative spelling of juju.
  3. A style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums.

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• periapt

  1. Amulet
  2. A charm worn as protection against mischief and disease; an amulet.
  3. A charm worn on a necklace; an amulet.

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  1. Amulet
  2. A charm worn as protection against mischief and disease; an amulet.
  3. A charm worn on a necklace; an amulet.

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• phylactery

  1. Tefillin
  2. Either of two small leather boxes, each containing strips of parchment inscribed with quotations from the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally worn strapped to the forehead and the left arm by Jewish men during morning worship, except on the Sabbath and holidays.
  3. (Rare) Something worn as a charm or safeguard

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  1. Tefillin
  2. Either of two small leather boxes, each containing strips of parchment inscribed with quotations from the Hebrew Scriptures, traditionally worn strapped to the forehead and the left arm by Jewish men during morning worship, except on the Sabbath and holidays.
  3. (Rare) Something worn as a charm or safeguard

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• talisman

  1. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
  2. Something, as a ring or stone, bearing engraved figures or symbols thought to bring good luck, keep away evil, etc.; amulet
  3. Anything thought to have magic power; a charm

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  1. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.
  2. Something, as a ring or stone, bearing engraved figures or symbols thought to bring good luck, keep away evil, etc.; amulet
  3. Anything thought to have magic power; a charm

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An irrational preoccupation

• fixation

  1. The act of uniting chemically with a solid substance or in a solid form; reduction to a non-volatile condition; -- said of gaseous elements.
  2. A state of mind involving obsession with a particular person, idea, or thing.
  3. (Psychology) A strong attachment to a person or thing, manifested in an immature or pathological way.

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  1. The act of uniting chemically with a solid substance or in a solid form; reduction to a non-volatile condition; -- said of gaseous elements.
  2. A state of mind involving obsession with a particular person, idea, or thing.
  3. (Psychology) A strong attachment to a person or thing, manifested in an immature or pathological way.

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• mania

  1. An excessively intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire:
  2. (Psychiatry) An abnormal psychological state characterized by symptoms such as elation, high energy and activity level, racing thoughts, irritability, and rapid speech, typically occurring in people with bipolar disorder.
  3. Wild or violent mental disorder; specif., the manic phase of bipolar affective disorder, characterized generally by abnormal excitability, exaggerated feelings of well-being, flight of ideas, excessive activity, etc.

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  1. An excessively intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire:
  2. (Psychiatry) An abnormal psychological state characterized by symptoms such as elation, high energy and activity level, racing thoughts, irritability, and rapid speech, typically occurring in people with bipolar disorder.
  3. Wild or violent mental disorder; specif., the manic phase of bipolar affective disorder, characterized generally by abnormal excitability, exaggerated feelings of well-being, flight of ideas, excessive activity, etc.

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• obsession

  1. Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety.
  2. Such a persistent idea, desire, emotion, etc., esp. one that cannot be gotten rid of by reasoning
  3. The act of an evil spirit in possessing or ruling a person

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  1. Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety.
  2. Such a persistent idea, desire, emotion, etc., esp. one that cannot be gotten rid of by reasoning
  3. The act of an evil spirit in possessing or ruling a person

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• thing

  1. An end or objective:
  2. (Informal) A complex, often neurotic liking, fear, aversion, etc. with regard to some person, thing, or activity
  3. (--- Informal) The latest fad or fashion:

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  1. An end or objective:
  2. (Informal) A complex, often neurotic liking, fear, aversion, etc. with regard to some person, thing, or activity
  3. (--- Informal) The latest fad or fashion:

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Obsession

• fixation

  1. The act of uniting chemically with a solid substance or in a solid form; reduction to a non-volatile condition; -- said of gaseous elements.
  2. (Chem.) Reduction into a solid, permanent, or nonvolatile form
  3. The act or process of fixing or fixating:

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  1. The act of uniting chemically with a solid substance or in a solid form; reduction to a non-volatile condition; -- said of gaseous elements.
  2. (Chem.) Reduction into a solid, permanent, or nonvolatile form
  3. The act or process of fixing or fixating:

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• craze

  1. Something that is currently the fashion; fad
  2. A short-lived popular fashion; a fad.
  3. An exaggerated enthusiasm; mania

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  1. Something that is currently the fashion; fad
  2. A short-lived popular fashion; a fad.
  3. An exaggerated enthusiasm; mania

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• mania

  1. (Psychiatry) An abnormal psychological state characterized by symptoms such as elation, high energy and activity level, racing thoughts, irritability, and rapid speech, typically occurring in people with bipolar disorder.
  2. An excessively intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire:
  3. Wild or violent mental disorder; specif., the manic phase of bipolar affective disorder, characterized generally by abnormal excitability, exaggerated feelings of well-being, flight of ideas, excessive activity, etc.

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  1. (Psychiatry) An abnormal psychological state characterized by symptoms such as elation, high energy and activity level, racing thoughts, irritability, and rapid speech, typically occurring in people with bipolar disorder.
  2. An excessively intense enthusiasm, interest, or desire:
  3. Wild or violent mental disorder; specif., the manic phase of bipolar affective disorder, characterized generally by abnormal excitability, exaggerated feelings of well-being, flight of ideas, excessive activity, etc.

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The object of an obsession

• amulet

  1. An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.
  2. An object worn on the body because it is believed to have magical power to protect against injury or evil; a charm; talisman

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  1. An object worn, especially around the neck, as a charm against evil or injury.
  2. An object worn on the body because it is believed to have magical power to protect against injury or evil; a charm; talisman

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• talisman

  1. Anything thought to have magic power; a charm
  2. Something, as a ring or stone, bearing engraved figures or symbols thought to bring good luck, keep away evil, etc.; amulet
  3. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.

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  1. Anything thought to have magic power; a charm
  2. Something, as a ring or stone, bearing engraved figures or symbols thought to bring good luck, keep away evil, etc.; amulet
  3. An object marked with magic signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection.

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• object of superstition

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