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

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

His recent invocation of the Fifth Amendment during congressional testimony is linked to avoiding revelations about suppressing the lab leak theory. — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Pastor Jerry Riendeau of Grace Presbyterian Church is slated for the invocation ahead of the Pledge of Allegiance. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026