Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun conjuration

3 senses of conjuration

Sense 1
incantation, conjuration -- (a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect)
       => spell, magic spell, magical spell, charm -- (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")

Sense 2
conjuring, conjuration, conjury, invocation -- (calling up a spirit or devil)
       => magic, thaumaturgy -- (any art that invokes supernatural powers)

Sense 3
magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception -- (an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers)
       => performance -- (the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto")

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