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 4 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jinxing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jinxing
- cursing
- hex
- possessing
- voodooing
Antonyms for jinxing
- blessing
Meanings of jinxing
- verb
- To cast a spell on.
- To bring bad luck to.
- 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 5 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jinxing, such as: blessing, cursing, hex, possessing, voodooing.
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