Synonyms of incantation
27 similar words
Another word for incantation is spell. Other synonyms of incantation are enchanting, charm, bewitching, enchantment and mojo.
Synonyms and similar words for incantation
nounThe act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult...
- bewitchmentThe characteristic of being bewitched.
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- bewitchingThe act by which somebody is bewitched; a curse or enchantment.
- spellcastingThe casting of magic spells.
- enchantingAn act of enchantment.
- enchantmentSomething that enchants; a magical spell.
- ensorcellmentEnchantment, bewitchment.
- witcheryAn act of witchcraft.
- witching
- fascination archaicThe act of bewitching, or enchanting.
nounA formula of words used as above.
- hexA spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).
- spellWords or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
- 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.
- 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 incantation
- noun The act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
- noun A formula of words used as above.
- noun Any esoteric command or procedure.
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Questions about synonyms of incantation
- What is another word for incantation?
- Incantation has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spell, enchanting, charm, bewitching, enchantment, mojo, spellcasting and witchery.
- What does incantation mean?
- Incantation means the act or process of using formulas and/or usually rhyming words, sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or creating other magical results.
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