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conjuration n. 咒语;魔法;许愿 咒语;魔法;许愿 conjuration n 1: a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect [ synonym: { incantation}, { conjuration}] 2: calling up a spirit or devil [ synonym: { conjuring}, { conjuration}, { conjury}, { invocation}] 3: an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers [ synonym: { magic trick}, { conjuring trick}, { trick}, { magic}, { legerdemain}, { conjuration}, { thaumaturgy}, { illusion}, { deception}] Conjuration \ Con` ju* ra" tion\, n. [ L. conjuratio, cf. F. conjuration.] 1. The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner; the act of binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration. [ 1913 Webster] We charge you, in the name of God, take heed; . . . Under this conjuration speak, my lord. -- Shak. [ 1913 Webster] 2. The act or process of invoking supernatural aid by the use of a magical form of words; the practice of magic arts; incantation; enchantment. [ 1913 Webster] Pretended conjurations and prophecies of that event. -- Hallam. [ 1913 Webster] 3. A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy. [ Obs.] " The conjuration of Catiline." -- Sir T. Elyot. [ 1913 Webster] 26 Moby Thesaurus words for " conjuration": abracadabra, charm, conjurement, escamotage, evocation, exorcisation, exorcism, exsufflation, hanky- panky, hocus- pocus, hokey- pokey, incantation, invocation, jiggery- pokery, jugglery, juggling, legerdemain, magic formula, magic words, monkey business, mumbo jumbo, open sesame, prestidigitation, rune, sleight of hand, trickery
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