History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
adversity

(an instance of) bad luck, trouble

bad luck, situation

envy

the feeling of annoyance or anger mixed with admiration when one wishes to have the same ability, achievement, luck etc as another person

jealousy

jealousy

envy

envy

jinx

a person, thing, that brings bad luck

curse

look

to use one's ability to see in order to search, examine, be entertained etc

visual examination

scowl

(to make) a bad-tempered expression

frown

sorcery

witchcraft (the usual word)

black magic, witchcraft

voodoo

a form of religion, with magic and witchcraft, practised in the Caribbean especially Haiti

black magic

EVIL EYE as in Wiktionary
EVIL EYE as in Wikipedia