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jinx Synonyms

Another word for jinx

Choosing another word for jinx depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person or thing believed to bring bad luck, or a condition or period of persistent misfortune.

Usage Example

"The Championship team finally broke their decades-long curse by winning the trophy."

Strongest
curse
hex
Strong
hoodoo
whammy
evil eye
jonah
voodoo
Weak
albatross

• verb (Context 2)

To bring bad luck to a person, endeavor, or outcome, often by speaking too confidently about future success before it happens.

Usage Example

"I do not want to curse our chances by celebrating before the final results are announced."

Strongest
curse
hex
Strong
hoodoo
doom
bewitch
bedevil
Weak
blight

Opposites of jinx

The opposite of jinx shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bless
blessing
boon
good-luck charm
godsend
talisman
See all opposites of jinx

• Nearby Words

jingly
jinn
jinni
jinx
jitter
jitterbug
jitteriness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jinx. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jinx
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