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Synonyms of spell

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Another word for spell is glamour. Other synonyms of spell are jinx, witch, enchant, bewitch and bespell.

Synonyms and similar words for spell

nounWords or a formula supposed to have magical powers.

  • cantripA spell or incantation; a trifling magic trick.
  • incantationA formula of words used as above.
  • charmAn object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
  • conjuration literary
  • enchantmentSomething that enchants; a magical spell.
  • 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.
  • hex rareA spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).

nounA magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula.

verbTo put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

  • bespellTo cast a spell upon; to enchant, bewitch.
  • enspellTo bewitch with a magic spell; to charm.
  • 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.
  • enchantTo cast a spell upon (often one that attracts or charms).
  • englamourTo enchant; to bewitch.
  • ensorcellTo bewitch or enchant.
  • glamourTo enchant; to bewitch.
  • jinxTo cast a spell on.
  • 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.

verbOf letters: to compose (a word).

verbTo indicate that (some event) will occur; typically followed by a single-word noun.

Meaning of spell

  1. noun Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.
  2. noun A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula.
  3. noun Speech, discourse.

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Questions about synonyms of spell

What is another word for spell?
Spell has 40 synonyms on Word.ws, such as glamour, jinx, witch, enchant, bewitch, bespell, enspell and spellbind.
What does spell mean?
Spell means words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.

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