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Synonyms of hex

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Another word for hex is sorceress. Other synonyms of hex are bespell, jinx, spellbind, bechat and becry.

Synonyms and similar words for hex

verbTo cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.

  • bespellTo cast a spell upon; to enchant, bewitch.
  • jinxTo cast a spell on.
  • spellbindTo place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.
  • bechat UK, dialectalTo bewitch.
  • becryTo bewitch.
  • beglammer UK, dialectalTo bewitch; deceive; hoodwink.
  • bewitchTo cast a spell upon.
  • enchant
  • englamourTo enchant; to bewitch.
  • ensorcellTo bewitch or enchant.
  • enspellTo bewitch with a magic spell; to charm.
  • glamourTo enchant; to bewitch.
  • mojoTo cast a magic spell on or jinx (someone).
  • spellTo put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.
  • spellcastTo cast a magical spell on (someone or something).
  • witchTo bewitch.
  • conjure archaicTo enchant or bewitch.
  • forspeak obsoleteTo bewitch, to charm.
  • maleficiate obsoleteTo bewitch; to harm or curse.

nounAn evil spell or curse.

nounA witch.

nounA spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).

  • enchantmentSomething that enchants; a magical spell.
  • incantationA formula of words used as above.
  • cantripA spell or incantation; a trifling magic trick.
  • charmAn object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
  • conjuration literary
  • 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.
  • 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 hex

  1. verb To cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.
  2. noun An evil spell or curse.
  3. noun A witch.

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Questions about synonyms of hex

What is another word for hex?
Hex has 39 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sorceress, bespell, jinx, spellbind, bechat, becry, beglammer and bewitch.
What does hex mean?
Hex means to cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.

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