Antonyms for hexed


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : heks
Phonetic Transcription : hɛks


Definition of hexed

Origin :
  • 1830, American English, from Pennsylvania German hexe "to practice witchcraft," from German hexen "to hex," related to Hexe "witch," from Middle High German hecse, hexse, from Old High German hagazussa (see hag). Noun meaning "magic spell" is first recorded 1909; earlier it meant "a witch" (1856).
  • As in accursed : adj cursed
  • As in hapless : adj unfortunate
  • As in jinx : verb curse
  • As in bewitch : verb charm
  • As in charm : verb enchant
  • As in hoodoo : verb jinx
  • As in spellbind : verb charm
  • As in enchant : verb delight, mesmerize
Example sentences :
  • "Never ran into any hexed TV sets before," the repairman said, straightening up.
  • Extract from : « Something Will Turn Up » by David Mason

Synonyms for hexed

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