Synonyms of invocation

invocation

noun

ˌin-və-ˈkā-shən 

as in spell

a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power

a Siberian shaman muttering mysterious invocations to ward off evil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spell
• incantation
• curse
• conjuration
• glamour
• enchantment
• sorcery
• abracadabra
• bewitchment
• charm
• whammy
• hex
• magic
• witchcraft
• voodoo
• necromancy
• wizardry
• jinx
• talisman
• cantrip
• amulet
• conjuring
• witchery
• voodooism
• mojo
• fetish
• bewitchery
• phylactery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of invocation

This organic metaphor, like the more direct invocation of the female body as an icon, seems to represent another aspect of ostensible artistic sincerity that Koether shows herself inclined to distrust. — Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The invocation came amid years of congressional investigations and hearings scrutinizing his handling of the pandemic. — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Even the gentlest invocation will eventually become a Pavlovian trigger for early morning dread. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026

The discovery process may very likely run up against White House invocation of executive privilege, but the network suggests that there is already proof out in the open. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026