HEXES Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

hexes 1 of 2

noun

plural of hex

as in witches

a woman believed to have often harmful supernatural powers people who used to believe that misfortune was caused by evil hexes and mischievous sprites

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as in curses

something that brings bad luck there seemed to be a hex on him, for all of his business ventures came to naught despite his hard work

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as in spells

a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power the wizard had put a hex on the evil gnome that turned him to stone

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hexes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hex

as in possesses

to cast a spell on I think our plans have been hexed from the start—everything is going wrong

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blesses

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Recent Examples of hexes

Noun

From Sally’s wailings in Hotel to Cordelia’s hexes in Coven and Apocalypse, Paulson has appeared in almost every season of AHS. — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors offered evidence Millete asked for hexes that would injure or incapacitate his wife, NBC San Diego reported. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Every franchise has a particular history and set of hexes and a particular relationship with its crowd. — Samanth Subramanian, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026 Gaia Project's changing, rotating hexes mix can be combined to create a wealth of different playing spaces, making the game infinitely replayable. — Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hexes

Noun

Years ago, William had plotted to pollute the the ley lines — the source of all witches and warlocks’ magical powers — which was foiled by a Mary, Graves and their coven sister Tamora (Keegan Connor Tracy).

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Snoopy and Woodstock line the outside of the bowl in costumes like cowboys, mummies, bandits, and witches.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of witches

Noun

Vieira said the show offers another opportunity for people to discover Rockport beyond the fictional curses portrayed in the series.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
But repression isn’t a good plan when generations-long curses run in the bloodline, because Sally’s daughter Kylie (Joey King), now a college student, has gone and fallen in love behind her mother’s back.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of curses

Noun

Provide the Right Light Levels Mums bloom best in full sun, though too much direct sun during spells of hot weather can cause flower colors to fade.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
Dull spells and lulls will crop up, building like waves, peaking, crashing, then dissipating.

— Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of spells

Verb

The Justice Department argued that the decision demonstrated that Congress possesses at least some authority to establish voter qualifications in federal elections.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
When new, concrete possesses a thin, temporarily protective layer that, if not maintained, will wear away, exposing the interior, which gradually crumbles.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of possesses

Noun

The Fore said that the disease was caused by secret attacks from sorcerers.

— Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
The woods could be hiding places of witches and sorcerers, disguised as the old and feeble, but capable of summoning wonder and terrors, charms as well as curses.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

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The route showcases some of the most dramatic landscapes in the American Southwest, from sandstone arches and deep canyons to colorful hoodoos and soaring cliffs.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
The South Unit's badlands, deep-cut canyons, and sandy hoodoos allow modern explorers to see the allure of a wild North Dakota.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026

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Verb

But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Vibeke charms his in-laws, coos over the baby and, according to Karl’s quick furtive search of her handbag, appears to be taking her meds.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026

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