Synonyms of obeah
40 similar words
Another word for obeah is spell. Other synonyms of obeah are charm, mojo, enchantment and incantation.
Synonyms and similar words for obeah
nounA magician or witch doctor of the magic craft.
- mage
- shaman
- spellcasterOne who casts spells; a magician; a sorcerer.
- archmageA very powerful mage.
- archmagicianA very powerful magician.
- bewitcherOne who bewitches; an enchanter.
- charmer
- conjurer
- illusionist
- KarcistA person who practises magic; a sorcerer or magician.
- magic userOne who uses (or has skill with) magic.
- magus
- spellbinderSomething that is spellbinding, that causes rapt attention.
- spellmakerOne who creates magic spells.
- thaumaturgeA performer of thaumaturgy; a performer of miracles; a magician.
- theurgistOne who claims or is alleged to perform magic with the aid of beneficent spirits.
- whizz
- whiz
- witch doctor
- wiz
- wonderworkerOne who performs wonders, marvels, or miracles.
- sortileger obsoleteA magician.
nounA spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell.
- enchantmentSomething that enchants; a magical spell.
- makutuWitchcraft, black magic; a spell or curse.
- wangaA magic spell or charm.
- 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
- 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.
- mojoA magic spell or hex.
- 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.
- spellWords or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
- spellwordA word that acts as a magic spell.
- chantment archaic, rareEnchantment.
- craft obsoleteA device, a means; a magical device, spell or enchantment .
- dwimmer obsoleteMagic, magic arts; sorcery; spell; occult art.
- hex rareA spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).
Meaning of obeah
- noun A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.
- noun A magician or witch doctor of the magic craft.
- noun A spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell.
Questions about synonyms of obeah
- What is another word for obeah?
- Obeah has 40 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spell, charm, mojo, enchantment and incantation.
- What does obeah mean?
- Obeah means a form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.
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