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jinx

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Synonyms & Antonyms of jinx

(Entry 1 of 2)

something that brings bad luck

believed the broken mirror was a jinx

Synonyms for jinx

hex,
hoodoo,
Indian sign
[chiefly British],
whammy

Words Related to jinx

Jonah

curse,
evil eye,
pox,
spell,
voodoo

augury,
omen,
portent

Near Antonyms for jinx

amulet,
charm,
fetish
(also fetich),
talisman

jinx

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of jinx (Entry 2 of 2)

as in curse, possess

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for jinx

curse,
possess,
voodoo

bewitch,
charm,
enchant,
ensorcell
(or ensorcel),
hex,
overlook,
spell,
strike

attract,
beguile,
captivate,
fascinate,
mesmerize,
spellbind

entice,
lure,
seduce,
tempt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for jinx

bless

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jinni

jinx

jinxed

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“Jinx.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jinx. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.

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