Here is the dictionary-style entry for "hexes":
Hexes
- Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
- Definitions:
- Noun: A magic spell or curse.
- Verb: To cast a spell on someone or to bring bad luck to them.
- Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈhɛksɪz/
- UK: /ˈhɛksɪz/
- Origin and Usage: The word "hexes" comes from the Old English word "hægtesse," meaning "witch." It is commonly used in the context of magic spells or curses, particularly in folklore and popular culture.
- Synonyms: Curse, Jinx, Spell, Charm, Incantation
- Related Words: Magic, Curse, Spell, Charm, Jinx
- Example Sentences:
- The old woman put a hex on the man who had wronged her.
- Some people believe that hexes can cause bad luck or harm to others.
- He was convinced that he had been hexed by a witch.