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Synonyms of cantrip

18 similar words

Another word for cantrip is spell. Other synonyms of cantrip are charm, mojo, enchantment, incantation and wanga.

Synonyms and similar words for cantrip

nounA spell or incantation; a trifling magic trick.

  • enchantmentSomething that enchants; a magical spell.
  • hexA spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).
  • spellWords or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
  • charmAn object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
  • conjuration literary
  • incantationA formula of words used as above.
  • magicA specific ritual or procedure associated with such magic; a spell; a magical ability.
  • magic spellWords or a formula with magical powers.
  • makutuWitchcraft, black magic; a spell or curse.
  • mojoA magic spell or hex.
  • obeahA spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell.
  • pishogueMagic, witchcraft; a spell, especially one designed to cause or cure illnesses to man or beast, or to increase or...
  • runeA verse or song, especially one with mystical or mysterious overtones; a spell or an incantation.
  • spellwordA word that acts as a magic spell.
  • wangaA magic spell or charm.
  • chantment archaic, rareEnchantment.
  • craft obsoleteA device, a means; a magical device, spell or enchantment .
  • dwimmer obsoleteMagic, magic arts; sorcery; spell; occult art.

Meaning of cantrip

  1. noun A spell or incantation; a trifling magic trick.
  2. noun A wilful piece of trickery or mischief.
  3. noun A minor spell, typically one that can be cast without preparation.

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Questions about synonyms of cantrip

What is another word for cantrip?
Cantrip has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spell, charm, mojo, enchantment, incantation, wanga, rune and obeah.
What does cantrip mean?
Cantrip means a spell or incantation; a trifling magic trick.

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