'Incantation' definitions:
Definition of 'incantation'
(from WordNet)
noun
A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect [syn: incantation, conjuration]
Definition of 'Incantation'
From: GCIDE
- Incantation \In`can*ta"tion\, n. [L. incantatio, fr. incantare to chant a magic formula over one: cf. F. incantation. See Enchant.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. The act or process of using formulas sung or spoken, with occult ceremonies, for the purpose of raising spirits, producing enchantment, or affecting other magical results; enchantment. "Mysterious ceremony and incantation." --Burke. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A formula of words used as above. [1913 Webster]
- 3. The repetitive invoking of old sayings, or emitting a wordy discourse with little or no meaning, to avoid serious discussion; obfuscation; as, to defend one's views with empty incantations. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'incantation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abracadabra,
- bewitchment,
- conjuration,
- conjurement,
- devil,
- enchantment,
- evocation,
- exorcisation,
- exorcism,
- exsufflation,
- hocus-pocus,
- invocation,
- magic formula,
- magic words,
- mumbo jumbo,
- necromancy,
- open sesame,
- rune,
- sorcery,
- witchcraft,
- witchery,
- wizardry