noun
a verbal formula believed to have magical force
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he whispered a spell as he moved his hands
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inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese
• Syn: ↑spell, ↑magic spell, ↑charm
• Hypernyms:
↑speech, ↑speech communication, ↑spoken communication, ↑spoken language, ↑language, ↑voice communication, ↑oral communication
• Hyponyms: ↑incantation, ↑conjuration, ↑hex, ↑jinx, ↑curse, ↑whammy
Useful english dictionary. 2012.