WHAMMIES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

whammies

noun

plural of whammy

as in spells

a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power if you tell anyone about this, I swear I'll put the whammy on you

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something that brings bad luck put the whammy on herself by publicly predicting that she would win the tennis tournament

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Noun

Some people are even gravitating toward religious organizations and turning to mystical practices like psychics and love spells to find a partner.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Their 2-4 record will meet with Dallas’ next Monday night in a game that all of a sudden spells absolute disaster for the losing team.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of spells

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Vieira said the show offers another opportunity for people to discover Rockport beyond the fictional curses portrayed in the series.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
But repression isn’t a good plan when generations-long curses run in the bloodline, because Sally’s daughter Kylie (Joey King), now a college student, has gone and fallen in love behind her mother’s back.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of curses

Noun

Fascinatingly, however, the incantations are neither soothing nor conciliatory.

— Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
The Hoodoo tradition presumes a belief in a supernatural or spirit world that can be called upon for assistance, often through charms and incantations.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of incantations

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Chiricahua, in southeastern Arizona, was established as a national monument in April 1924 to protect its towering rhyolite hoodoos – tall spires of rock – and diversity of wildlife.

— Seth T. Kannarr, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
The route showcases some of the most dramatic landscapes in the American Southwest, from sandstone arches and deep canyons to colorful hoodoos and soaring cliffs.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of hoodoos

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