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Synonyms of mojo

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

Synonyms and similar words for mojo

nounA magic spell or hex.

  • enchantmentSomething that enchants; a magical spell.
  • incantationA formula of words used as above.
  • 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 literaryConjuring, legerdemain or magic.
  • 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 obsoleteOccult art, magic .
  • dwimmer obsoleteMagic, magic arts; sorcery; spell; occult art.
  • hex rareA spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).

nounAn object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.

  • fetish
  • juju
  • talisman
  • amuletA religious article, protective charm, or ornament, usually bearing cultural or magical symbols, worn for protection...
  • lucky charmAn object kept for good luck.
  • madstone USA stone believed to have the power to heal the bite of a rabid or venomous animal.
  • mascot
  • periaptA charm worn on a necklace; an amulet.
  • protection
  • telesmA magical talisman, amulet or charm.
  • token
  • phylactery archaicSynonym of amulet (“a protective charm or ornament”).

nounSpellcraft, hoodoo.

  • black artA practice such as witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, or black magic.
  • witchcraftThe practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
  • wizardryThe art of a wizard; sorcery.
  • bewitcheryThe power of bewitching or fascinating; charm; witchcraft.
  • black arts
  • charmwork
  • conjuringAn act in which something is conjured.
  • dark arts
  • diablerieWitchcraft, sorcery.
  • druidcraftThe practice, art, or skill of Druidry, casting spells; sorcery; witchcraft.
  • dwimmercraftThe art of illusion; the art of magic; sorcery; magic.
  • gypsycraftThe practice(s) of gypsy magic, sorcery, or the use supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
  • hexcraftThe practice, art, or skill of casting hexes and spells; sorcery; witchcraft.
  • hexereiWitchcraft.
  • sorceryMagical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
  • sortilegeWitchcraft, magic, especially as a means of making decisions or predictions.
  • spellcastingThe casting of magic spells.
  • spellcraftMagical practices involving the casting of spells.
  • spellwork
  • thaumaturgyThe working of miracles, wonderworking; magic, witchcraft, wizardry.
  • wandwork
  • warlockryWizardry; witchcraft.
  • whistness UK, dialectalWitchcraft; supernatural dealings.
  • witchdomThe exercise of witchcraft or of supernatural powers; witchery.
  • witcheryWitchcraft.
  • witchworkWitchcraft.
  • wonderworkingThe performance of wonders, marvels, or miracles.
  • dweomercraft rareMagic; magical arts; jugglery.
  • goety obsoleteWitchcraft, demonic magic, necromancy.
  • jugglery archaic
  • wizardcraft rareWitchcraft, carried out by a wizard.

nounAn illegal drug, especially morphine or other narcotics.

verbTo cast a magic spell on or jinx (someone).

  • bespellTo cast a spell upon; to enchant, bewitch.
  • ensorcellTo bewitch or enchant.
  • jinxTo cast a spell on.
  • bechat UK, dialectalTo bewitch.
  • becryTo bewitch.
  • beglammer UK, dialectalTo bewitch; deceive; hoodwink.
  • bewitchTo cast a spell upon.
  • enchant
  • englamourTo enchant; to bewitch.
  • enspellTo bewitch with a magic spell; to charm.
  • glamourTo enchant; to bewitch.
  • spellbindTo place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.
  • 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.

Meaning of mojo

  1. noun A magic spell or hex.
  2. noun An object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.
  3. noun Spellcraft, hoodoo.

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Questions about synonyms of mojo

What is another word for mojo?
Mojo has 85 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spell, charm, enchantment, incantation, amulet, wanga, witchcraft and cantrip.
What does mojo mean?
Mojo means a magic spell or hex.

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