2009년 8월 16일 일요일

Dic: spell (some of its meanings as a noun)

5. N-COUNT
A spell is a situation in which events are controlled by a magical power.
  • They say she died after a witch cast a spell on her.
  • the kiss that will break the spell.
..... Cobuild
spell(2):
1. a sequence of words used to perform magic
2. the effect of a spell: the wizard's spell was broken
3. under someone's spell : fascinated by someone
.... Collins Essential

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spellspell (1) - a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state"
possession - being controlled by passion or the supernatural
captivation, fascination - the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)


spellspell (4) - a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"
speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication, oral communication, speech, language - (language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of the streets"
conjuration, incantation - a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
hex, jinx, whammy, curse - an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me"

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