Synonyms of spells

spells 1 of 2

noun

plural of spell

1

as in incantations

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

• incantations
• curses
• sorceries
• invocations
• magics
• enchantments
• conjurations
• glamours
• charms
• abracadabras
• hexes
• bewitchments
• cantrips
• whammies
• witchcrafts
• jinxes
• amulets
• talismans
• witcheries
• voodoos
• necromancies
• wizardries
• phylacteries
• fetishes
• mojos
• bewitcheries
• voodooisms

2

as in bouts

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder

a dizzy spell that caused me to fall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bouts
• attacks
• seizures
• cases
• sieges
• accesses
• fits
• turns
• pangs
• spasms
• relapses
• breakdowns
• recurrences
• convulsions
• frenzies
• agitations
• paroxysms
• throes
• prostrations
• brainstorms
• eclampsias
• collapses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arrests
• reliefs
• remissions

3

as in whiles

an indefinite but usually short period of time

come rest a spell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whiles
• bits
• stretches
• space
• seasons
• days
• minutes
• instants
• spans
• moments
• trices
• lapses
• seconds
• eras
• spurts
• shakes
• epochs
• flashes
• twinkles
• intervals
• perpetuities
• ages
• aeons
• interludes
• split seconds
• heartbeats
• infinities
• winks
• beats
• intermissions
• nanoseconds
• twinklings
• eternities
• interims
• jiffs
• eyeblinks
• New York minutes
• jiffies

spells

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spell

1

as in possesses

to cast a spell on

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possesses
• curses
• charms
• enchants
• strikes
• bewitches
• hexes
• tempts
• seduces
• ensorcells
• overlooks
• attracts
• voodoos
• jinxes
• lures
• mesmerizes
• captivates
• fascinates
• spellbinds
• entices
• beguiles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blesses

2

as in means

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

• means
• signifies
• implies
• denotes
• indicates
• intends
• imports
• symbols
• suggests
• expresses
• hints
• explains
• amounts (to)
• symbolizes
• points (to)
• connotes
• infers
• represents
• refers (to)
• mentions
• signals
• instances
• adds up (to)
• specifies
• intimates
• alludes (to)
• touches (on or upon)
• cites
• embodies
• proclaims
• announces
• personifies
• epitomizes
• declares
• designates
• adverts
• insinuates
• elucidates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spells

Noun

After spells with six other clubs, he was poised to sign for Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham in the summer of 2025. — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Here is Part One of my interview with Diamanda, who grew up in San Diego, was a long time resident of New York City, has cast spells all over the world, and now again lives in San Diego. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026

Months of dry weather, a record lack of snow in some areas, hot spells and erratic winds have contributed to wildfires in Utah and other parts of the West. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

In the anime trailer, Qifrey tells Coco that the kind of spells that aren’t forbidden are the ones that bring happiness to all. — Kalai Chik, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

During spells of extreme heat and humidity, zoos should give lions ample shade, deploy cooling pads, and mist them with water, Whitnall said. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026

In fact, 75% of women in menopause experience hot flashes, which include sweating spells, according to UCLA Health. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Other times, diseases like blight – which is particularly common during spells of cool, damp weather – can destroy peony blooms. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 31 July 2026

AnnaSophia Robb didn’t have to enroll in Hogwarts to learn about love spells. — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Verb

Our guide to Acadia National Park spells it all out and more—and don’t forget your hiking boots! — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

The Sofitel brand, after all, spells amenities, loyalty programs, and an international set. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

On others, handwritten spells manifesting joy or health dance across the white surface. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

And a few thousands of a second often spells the difference between profits and losses. — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 18 July 2026

The resumption of the season also spells the beginning of the end for three of the worst umpires in the league. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

The table below spells them out in grams (g), milligrams (mg), micrograms (mcg), and international units (IU). — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

But were those two spells the best representation of Marsch soccer? — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 25 June 2026