Apotropaically

/ˌæpətrəˈpeɪɪkli/ adverb

In a manner intended to ward off evil or misfortune; done to avert harm or bad luck.

From Greek apotropaios 'averting evil,' from apo- 'away' and trepein 'to turn,' literally 'turning away,' plus -ally making it an adverb.

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