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jinxing

The word “jinxing” has 2 syllables: jinx-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɪŋksɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for jinxing?

In the thesaurus, “jinxing” has 22 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jinxing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jinxing

  • attracting
  • beguiling
  • bewitching
  • captivating
  • charming
  • cursing
  • enchanting
  • ensorceling
  • ensorcelling
  • enticing
  • fascinating
  • hexing
  • luring
  • mesmerizing
  • overlooking
  • possessing
  • seducing
  • spellbinding
  • spelling
  • striking
  • tempting
  • voodooing

Antonyms for jinxing

  • blessing

Meanings of jinxing

  • verb
    1. To cast a spell on.
    2. To bring bad luck to.
    3. To cause something to happen by mentioning it, usually sarcastically.

Example Sentences

  • She believed that mentioning bad luck was like jinxing herself, so she avoided discussing it altogether.
  • The actor avoided walking under ladders and crossing paths with black cats, fearing he might be jinxing his chances for success.
  • Despite his teammates' warnings, he continued to talk about their winning streak, unaware that he might be jinxing it.
  • Superstitious sailors believed that whistling on board a ship was a sure way of jinxing their voyage.
  • The player refrained from celebrating too early, wary of jinxing their team's chances of victory.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jinxing, such as: attracting, beguiling, bewitching, blessing, captivating, charming, cursing.

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