What is another word for jinxing?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɪŋksɪŋ] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "jinxing" which means bringing bad luck. Some of these synonyms include cursing, hexing, bewitching, casting a spell, and putting a curse. The common idea behind all these words is that they serve as an attempt to bring misfortune to someone or something. Similarly, "hoodooing", "hexing", "challenging fate" and "calling down bad luck" are all alternate ways of expressing the same idea. Whether it's through superstitions or real-life situations, the belief of jinxing or bringing bad luck to someone or something has been prevalent in many cultures, and is still being followed by people around the world.

Synonyms for Jinxing:

What are the hypernyms for Jinxing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Jinxing

For the second time today she worried if perhaps the crystal bowl she had purchased had been a mistake, her private celebration somehow jinxing the outcome of tomorrow's meeting.
"Undo-a-Novel-By-Joe-Hutsko"
Hutsko, Joe

Famous quotes with Jinxing

  • I didn't hang any pictures in my office for a year because I thought that I would be jinxing myself and have to take them down the next day.
    Rob Corddry

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