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

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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

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

As the Owens well know, some spells are built to last, others to be broken. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Shakeel and Masood got relief when Robinson and Archer finished their spells and took fighting runs from Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

On the Practical Magic 2 press junket, Kidman and Sandra Bullock talked revenge spells with Kidman’s niece, Lucia Hawley. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

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