hex

noun
UK: /heks/
US: /heks/

  1. A magic spell or curse.

    1. She put a hex on him.
    2. Some people believe that breaking a mirror brings bad hex.

Synonyms

curse spell jinx bewitch
hex verb

  1. To cast a spell on someone or something.

    1. Don't hex me, please!
    2. Some believe witches can hex their enemies from afar.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hex" is /heks/ in British English and /heks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hex": curse, spell, jinx, bewitch.

Example usage of "hex": "She put a hex on him.". More examples on the page.