Being superstitious, Kate brings a charm with her wherever she goes to ward off evil spirits.
For a start, could I use "spell" to replace "charm" without changing its meaning.
Second, does "ward off" mean "avoid passively" or "resist actively?" Thanks.
For a start, could I use "spell" to replace "charm" without changing its meaning.
Second, does "ward off" mean "avoid passively" or "resist actively?" Thanks.