English noun: magic spell | |||
1. | magic spell (communication) a verbal formula believed to have magical force | ||
Samples | He whispered a spell as he moved his hands. Inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese. | ||
Synonyms | charm, magical spell, spell | ||
Broader (hypernym) | language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | conjuration, curse, hex, incantation, jinx, whammy | ||