Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

evil-spell

noun

/ˈiːvəl spɛl/

Definition

A type of incantation or curse that is intended to bring about harm or misfortune to someone.

Examples

Many stories feature a hero who must break an evil spell cast by a wicked witch.
She believed that the evil spell cast upon her family could only be lifted by a powerful sorcerer.

Meaning

An evil spell is often associated with dark magic and is believed to invoke negative forces or supernatural elements against a person, object, or situation.