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

Building an international band that includes Eiko Ishibashi, Jim O’Rourke, and a whistler, the Australian guitarist shapes longform spells of emotional and musical ambiguity. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

The insulation of the mulch will help keep the bulbs dormant during those treacherous warm spells in late winter and early spring. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

And while some fall heat spells have been worse, the once that’s expected to begin this week won’t be easy to ignore. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026

On lawns, thick mats smother grass and can promote snow mold, especially through wet spells. — Pam Rosendal, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026

Provide the Right Light Levels Mums bloom best in full sun, though too much direct sun during spells of hot weather can cause flower colors to fade. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026

Dull spells and lulls will crop up, building like waves, peaking, crashing, then dissipating. — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Since then, had loan spells at Stoke City, Birmingham City and Hull. — James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

All the while, #witchtok garners millions of posts, and there’s no shortage of flash sales for love spells – or curses. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

That spells greater risk for companies selling into global markets. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

And with audiences giving Digger a C on the exit poll Cinemascore (for which anything below a B usually spells disaster), word of mouth will only further curtail its prospects of striking box-office gold. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Thayer doesn’t believe the technology spells doomsday for human real estate agents. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026

Whether the evidence spells the end of peewee football remains up in the air. — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026

Your relationship with Brian Duffield, who also spells his first name correctly, is largely built around sharing memes together. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

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