Entry Word: spell

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power <the witch cast a spell that turned the prince into a toad>

Synonyms bewitchment, charm, conjuration, enchantment, incantation

Related Words curse, hex, jinx; black magic, conjuring, magic, mojo, necromancy, sorcery, voodooism, witchcraft, witchery, wizardry

2 a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder <a dizzy spell that caused me to fall> — see attack 2
3 an indefinite but usually short period of time <come rest a spell> — see while 1