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warding


Meanings
  • verb

    The act of protecting or guarding, often through the use of magical means.

  • noun

    A protective charm or talisman.


Synonyms

ward off
Rhymes
Words rhyming with warding
arming , warning , charming
Variants
List of all variants of warding that leads to same result
ward , warded , warding , wards , ward off , warded off , warding off , wards off
Etymology
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From Old English weardian, meaning 'to watch over, guard'.


Trivia
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  1. In some cultures, it is believed that certain plants, stones, or animals have warding properties and can be used to protect against harm.

  2. The term 'warden' is related to 'warding', as a warden is someone who watches over or guards something.

  3. In the Harry Potter series, 'Owl Post' is a form of warding that protects letters from being read by unintended recipients.


Related Concepts
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  1. Protection: Warding is a form of protection, often used to guard against harm or danger.

  2. Magic: Warding often involves the use of magical means to protect or guard against harm.


Culture
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In many mythologies and folklore traditions, warding is used to protect against evil forces, curses, or misfortune. It can be practiced through various means such as wearing protective charms, performing rituals, or using magical symbols.

How to Memorize "warding"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a shield or protective barrier surrounding you or the object you want to protect.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'warding' with the idea of protection or guarding.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Warding' starts with the same letter as 'Watching Over' or 'War' and 'Ding' (as in a protective bell).


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