Synonyms for obeah
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Magic — A spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell
magic, spell, charm, rune, enchantment, wanga, makutu NZ, incantation, witchery, conjuration formal, hex rare
2. Shaman — A magician or witch doctor of the magic craft
Definitions
- n. 1
A magician or witch doctor of the magic craft.
- n. 2
A spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell.
Forms
- Plural
- obeahs → magics, spells, charms, runes…
Example sentences
- magic He amused the children by showing them some magic.
- charm These old buildings are what makes Algiers' charm.
- rune The rune store contained ancient magical powers.
- enchantment Tomas shrugged, not understanding Maria's enchantment.
- shaman The shaman performed the ritual rain dance.
- mage In the distance can be seen a mage clothed entirely in black.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| obeah | rising | |
| magic | rising | |
| charm | rising | |
| rune | rising | |
| enchantment | rising | |
| shaman | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- hex1
- 4 letters
- mage, rune1
- 5 letters
- magic2, spell1, charm1, wanga
- 6 letters
- shaman2, makutu
- 8 letters
- witchery
- 11 letters
- enchantment3, incantation4, conjuration, spellcaster
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (magic2 = 2 syllables).