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TALISMAN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TALISMAN?

Need another word that means the same as “talisman”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “talisman” in this overview.

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Talisman as a Noun
Definitions of "Talisman" as a noun
Synonyms of "Talisman" as a noun (8 Words)
Usage Examples of "Talisman" as a noun
Associations of "Talisman" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Talisman” are: amulet, charm, fetish, mascot, totem, idol, juju, phylactery

Talisman as a Noun

Definitions of "Talisman" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “talisman” as a noun can have the following definitions:

An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.
A person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group.

Synonyms of "Talisman" as a noun (8 Words)

amulet	A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.
charm	A characteristic property of certain subatomic particles specifically charm quarks charm antiquarks and hadrons containing these expressed as a quantum number. The charm* begins with ritual instructions.*
fetish	A form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body. The western fetish* for all things North African.*
idol	A material effigy that is worshipped. A soccer idol.
juju	The power associated with a juju.
mascot	A person or thing that is supposed to bring good luck, especially one linked to a particular organization or event. The team s dolphin mascot.
phylactery	(Judaism) either of two small leather cases containing texts from the Hebrew Scriptures (known collectively as tefillin); traditionally worn (on the forehead and the left arm) by Jewish men during morning prayer.
totem	A clan or tribe identified by their kinship to a common totemic object. Other radical groups look to the party as a totem* of the anti austerity movement.*

Usage Examples of "Talisman" as a noun

He's a quiet man off the field, but on it he's our talisman.
A dolphin talisman would ensure a safe journey on land or at sea.
Those rings, so fresh and gleaming, were their talismans.

Associations of "Talisman" (30 Words)

amulet	An ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.
bewitchment	A magical spell.
charmed	Strongly attracted. A charmed* quark.*
conjure	Engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together. She had forgotten how to conjure* up the image of her mother s face.*
coven	A group or meeting of witches. Covens of militants within the party.
crone	An ugly old woman.
disbelieve	Reject as false; refuse to accept. To disbelieve* is as much an act of faith as belief.*
divination	The art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means. The mediums are hired to perform divinations.
genie	(Islam) an invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals.
legerdemain	An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers. A classic piece of management legerdemain.
magic	An illusory feat considered magical by naive observers. A magical spell.
magical	Beautiful or delightful in a way that seems removed from everyday life. A magical* spell.*
magician	A person with magical powers. He was the magician* of the fan belt.*
mystic	Relating to or resembling mysticism. Mystical theories about the securities market.
myth	A traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people. Attacking the party s irresponsible myths about privatization.
necromancer	A person who practises necromancy; a wizard or magician. Dr Faustus a necromancer* of the 16th century.*
necromancy	The supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future. Alchemy necromancy* and other magic practices.*
potion	A medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage. A healing potion.
seance	A meeting of spiritualists. The seance* was held in the medium s parlor.*
shaman	In societies practicing shamanism one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds practices sorcery for healing or divination.
sleight	Adroitness in using the hands. Except by sleight* of logic the two positions cannot be harmonized.*
sorcerer	One who practices magic or sorcery.
sorcery	The use of magic, especially black magic.
spell	Place under a spell. A spell* of work.*
thaumaturgy	Any art that invokes supernatural powers. He attracts people by his thaumaturgy.
trance	Put into a trance. In the Hades Warehouse there s the finest in trance* and techno.*
witch	A woman who is bewitchingly attractive. Mrs Mucharski had somehow witched the house.
witchcraft	The practice of magic, especially for evil purposes; the use of spells. Children and goods were believed to be vulnerable to the witchcraft* of jealous neighbours.*
wizard	(in legends and fairy tales) a man who has magical powers. Wizardly powers.
wizardry	Great skill in a particular area of activity. Pless s wizardry* with a bat.*