Synonyms of hex

hex 1 of 2

noun

1

as in witch

a woman believed to have often harmful supernatural powers

people who used to believe that misfortune was caused by evil hexes and mischievous sprites

Synonyms & Similar Words

• witch
• sorcerer
• sorceress
• hag
• wizard
• warlock
• voodoo
• enchantress
• magician
• necromancer
• enchanter
• charmer
• conjurer
• voodooist

2

as in curse

something that brings bad luck

there seemed to be a hex on him, for all of his business ventures came to naught despite his hard work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curse
• spell
• jinx
• Indian sign
• hoodoo
• whammy
• voodoo
• pox
• Jonah
• evil eye
• omen
• portent
• augury

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• charm
• fetish
• amulet
• talisman

3

as in spell

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

the wizard had put a hex on the evil gnome that turned him to stone

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

hex

2 of 2

verb

ˈheks 

as in to spell

to cast a spell on

I think our plans have been hexed from the start—everything is going wrong

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spell
• curse
• possess
• charm
• strike
• enchant
• seduce
• bewitch
• tempt
• ensorcell
• jinx
• overlook
• voodoo
• attract
• lure
• captivate
• entice
• mesmerize
• fascinate
• beguile
• spellbind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hex

Noun

Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Legend has it that when the goat was denied entry to Wrigley Field in 1945, Sianis put a hex on the Cubs, who would not win a World Series until 2016. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Verb

Any townhouse in Manhattan lacking a landmark designation is at constant risk, even those by architects who don’t seem as hexed as Rudolph. — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 13 Jan. 2026

Like Demi Moore with a bad dose of The Substance, experimental electronic producer aya’s second album hexed! — Pitchfork, 2 Dec. 2025