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Nazar

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A belief or superstition that certain objects or actions have the power to cause protection or good fortune and ward off evil

Example Sentence: Many people in Turkey wear nazar amulets to protect themselves from the evil eye.

Sense: A glance or gaze that is believed to have the power to cause harm, misfortune, or the evocation of ill will

Example Sentence: The old lady cast a nazar at the young couple, causing them to trip and stumble down the street.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Pertaining to or connected with the belief or superstition of nazar

Example Sentence: The ceramic plate was painted with nazar patterns, making it a popular choice for decoration.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To cast or direct a nazar towards someone or something

Example Sentence: She warned her friend not to nazar the beautiful pendant she was wearing.