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spell

/spɛl/
noun
  1. Words or a formula supposed to have magical powers.

    "He cast a spell to cure warts."

    Similar: cantrip, incantation

  2. A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula.

    "under a spell"

    Similar: cantrip

  3. Speech, discourse.

Synonymscantrip, cantrip, incantation
verb
  1. To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

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