'Conjuration' definitions:
Definition of 'conjuration'
(from WordNet)
noun
A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect [syn: incantation, conjuration]
noun
noun
An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers [syn: magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception]
Definition of 'Conjuration'
From: GCIDE
- Conjuration \Con`ju*ra"tion\, n. [L. conjuratio, cf. F. conjuration.]
- 1. The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner; the act of binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration. [1913 Webster]
- We charge you, in the name of God, take heed; . . . Under this conjuration speak, my lord. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The act or process of invoking supernatural aid by the use of a magical form of words; the practice of magic arts; incantation; enchantment. [1913 Webster]
- Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event. --Hallam. [1913 Webster]
- 3. A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy. [Obs.] "The conjuration of Catiline." --Sir T. Elyot. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'conjuration'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abracadabra,
- charm,
- conjurement,
- escamotage,
- evocation,
- exorcisation,
- exorcism,
- exsufflation,
- hanky-panky,
- hocus-pocus,
- hokey-pokey,
- incantation,
- invocation,
- jiggery-pokery,
- jugglery,
- juggling,
- legerdemain,
- magic formula,
- magic words,
- monkey business,
- mumbo jumbo,
- open sesame,
- prestidigitation,
- rune,
- sleight of hand,
- trickery