Synonyms for

Jinx

Verb / dʒɪŋks / Another word for jinx — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to bring bad luck to someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

whammy bewitch enchant hex curse witch jonah glamour curse hex hoodoo spell misfortune unlucky ill-omened doom disaster calamity jinxed cursed hexed hoodooed unfortunate ill-fated ill-starred unpropitious inauspicious

Example sentences

  1. I don't want to jinx it, but I think we're going to win the game.
  2. Every time she wears that necklace, something bad happens. It's like it's jinxed.
  3. He felt like a jinx because every time he went to a game, his team lost.
  4. I accidentally broke a mirror this morning. I hope it doesn't jinx my day.
  5. She never says good luck before a performance because she thinks it will jinx her.

Quotes

  • I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious. - Michael Scott
  • Superstition is foolish, childish, primitive and irrational - but how much does it cost you to knock on wood? - Judith Viorst
  • Don't believe in curses, I've seen too many. - Ken Griffey Jr.

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