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conjuring

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of conjuring

1 the power to control natural forces through supernatural means

  • his attempts at conjuring demonstrated the vanity of human wishes
Synonyms of conjuring

bewitchery, bewitchment, devilry (or deviltry), diablerie, enchantment, ensorcellment, magic, mojo, necromancy, sorcery, thaumaturgy, voodooism, witchcraft, witchery, wizardry
Words Related to conjuring

abracadabra, amulet, charm, fetish (also fetich), mascot, periapt, phylactery, talisman

conjuration, glamour (also glamor), incantation, spell

curse, hex, jinx

augury, crystal gazing, divination, divining, forecasting, foreknowing, foreseeing, foretelling, fortune-telling, predicting, presaging, prognosticating, prophesying, soothsaying, sortilege

hexerei, hoodoo, occultism, spiritualism

augur, omen

exorcism

alchemy
Near Antonyms of conjuring

science

2 the art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment

  • sheʼs so good at conjuring that sheʼs a much-sought-after entertainer at childrenʼs parties
Synonyms of conjuring

hocus-pocus, legerdemain, magic, prestidigitation
Words Related to conjuring

deception, deceptiveness, trickery
Phrases Synonymous with conjuring

sleight of hand

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