evil spell

collocation in English

meaningsofevilandspell

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evil
adjective
uk
/ˈiː.vəl/us
/ˈiː.vəl/
morally bad, cruel, or ...
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spell
noun[C]
uk
/spel/us
/spel/
a period of time for which an activity or condition ...
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(Definition ofevilandspellfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofevil spell

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To be relieved of anevilspell, one has to find the magic formula.
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And now begin myevilspella thunder bolt to mix it well.
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He is the prince who comes to the rescue of the damsel in distress, and stereotypically, must engage in a quest to liberate her from anevilspell.
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Chef, no longer under herevilspell, apologizes to the boys for ignoring them and eventually returns to their school as the chef and as his old self.
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They are able to sense evil nearby, and radiate an aura which protects them from most evil spells.
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But everything from jaundice, convulsions, and colic to bad luck and evil spells can apparently be alleviated by a bit of blowing.
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One of his tenants, an exorcist makes a living by removing evil spells and spirits from afflicted individuals.
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Bells were often baptised, and once baptised were believed by many to possess the power to ward off evil spells and spirits.
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He observes that the new exorcism rite forbids exorcisms on people who have been reportedly subjected to evil spells.
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It is also believed to be a magical day when all evil spells can be broken.
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This festival starts around midnight, when women and children who are naked sneak out of their huts, and are carrying out nocturnal rites to exorcise the village of evil spells.
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Evil spells can turn meadow snakes dangerous.
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Glover must face his fears as he moves through this realm of monsters, evil spells, and electric traps.
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