Synonyms of conjuring

Noun


1. conjuring, conjuration, conjury, invocation, magic, thaumaturgy

usage: calling up a spirit or devil

Verb


1. raise, conjure, conjure up, invoke, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forth, make, create

usage: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain"

2. bid, beseech, entreat, adjure, press, conjure, plead

usage: ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"

3. conspire, cabal, complot, conjure, machinate, plot

usage: engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; "They conspired to overthrow the government"

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