Synonyms of spell

spell 1 of 2

noun

1

as in curse

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 & Similar Words

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

2

as in bout

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder

a dizzy spell that caused me to fall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bout
• attack
• case
• seizure
• access
• siege
• turn
• fit
• pang
• spasm
• recurrence
• relapse
• breakdown
• frenzy
• convulsion
• agitation
• eclampsia
• collapse
• brainstorm
• prostration
• paroxysm
• throe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• relief
• arrest
• remission

3

as in while

an indefinite but usually short period of time

come rest a spell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• while
• space
• bit
• span
• stretch
• season
• minute
• day
• instant
• second
• lapse
• moment
• split second
• era
• twinkle
• trice
• interlude
• epoch
• jiffy
• nanosecond
• interval
• twinkling
• infinity
• shake
• beat
• interim
• spurt
• wink
• flash
• heartbeat
• eternity
• perpetuity
• intermission
• age
• eon
• jiff
• New York minute
• eyeblink

spell

2 of 2

verb

ˈspel 

1

as in to possess

to cast a spell on

it was as if he had spelled the public into believing his ridiculous claims

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bless

2

as in to mean

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind

that summertime combination of hot temperatures and equally hot tempers can spell trouble

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mean
• signify
• denote
• imply
• indicate
• intend
• import
• express
• symbol
• suggest
• explain
• infer
• symbolize
• specify
• mention
• amount (to)
• represent
• point (to)
• add up (to)
• refer (to)
• touch (on or upon)
• instance
• signal
• hint
• embody
• cite
• personify
• announce
• allude (to)
• connote
• proclaim
• designate
• elucidate
• intimate
• declare
• advert
• insinuate
• epitomize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spell

Noun

Indeed, by then, the hypnotic spell had been cast across all of Europe, including on those liberated from the drab tyrannies of actually existing socialism. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

That movie ended with Doctor Strange casting a spell in which Peter is erased from everyone’s memory, so now the web-slinger is fighting crime in New York City without the support of MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batalon). — Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 July 2026

Verb

Song spelled Xander Bogaerts at shortstop for a game in Atlanta. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026

Environmentalists say this could spell the end for the vanishing whales, which can drown after getting tangled up in fishing gear or being struck by boats. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Phrases Containing spell

• spell out