MANTRA Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word mantra. (close relations)
Definition of MANTRA
mantras
Best Alternative Words for MANTRA
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incantation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect | ||||||||
recitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • written matter that is recited from memory • a public instance of reciting or repeating (from memory) something prepared in advance • a regularly scheduled session as part of a course of study • systematic training by multiple repetitions | ||||||||
affirmation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something • the act of affirming or asserting or stating something • (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) • a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand | ||||||||
chant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone verb • recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm • utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically | ||||||||
charm | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates • a verbal formula believed to have magical force • something believed to bring good luck • (physics) one of the six flavors of quark, the third most massive of all quarks verb • attract; cause to be enamored • control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft • protect through supernatural powers or charms • induce into action by using one's charm | ||||||||
formula | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement • directions for making something • a conventionalized statement expressing some fundamental principle • a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements • something regarded as a normative example • a liquid food for infants • (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | ||||||||
hymn | nounn | |||||||
noun • a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) verb • sing a hymn • praise by singing a hymn | ||||||||
invocation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service • an incantation used in conjuring or summoning a devil • calling up a spirit or devil • the act of appealing for help | ||||||||
spell | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a verbal formula believed to have magical force verb • orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of • indicate or signify • write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word) • relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn • place under a spell • take turns working | ||||||||
spellbinding | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attracting and holding interest as if by a spell | ||||||||
catchphrase | nounn | |||||||
noun • a phrase that has become a catchword | ||||||||
intonation | nounn | |||||||
noun • rise and fall of the voice pitch • singing by a soloist of the opening piece of plainsong • the act of singing in a monotonous tone • the production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations | ||||||||
phrase | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence • a short musical passage • an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up • dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence verb • put into words or an expression • divide, combine, or mark into phrases | ||||||||
saying | nounn | |||||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||||||
slogan | nounn | |||||||
noun • a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual |