Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jettatura
Noun
/ˌʤɛt.əˈtʊə.rə/
Definition
The act of throwing or casting something away.
Examples
- In folklore, the old woman’s jettatura was said to bring bad luck to anyone who crossed her path.
- The superstition surrounding jettatura has persisted in many cultures, warning people to be cautious of envious glances.
- She believed that her recent misfortunes were the result of a jettatura placed upon her by a competitor.
Meaning
Jettatura is often used to describe the malicious act of casting an evil eye, or being the cause of misfortune.
Synonyms
- evil eye
- maleficence
- malevolence
- bad luck
