jynx Synonyms
Another word for jynx
• verb (Context 1)
To bring bad luck to, curse, or cast a malevolent spell upon; an alternative spelling of jinx.
"The superstitious athlete refused to declare a victory early, fearing it would jinx the team's chances."
• noun (Context 2)
A person, object, or influence believed to bring bad luck; an alternative spelling of jinx.
"Many sailors considered a whistling passenger on a ship to be a jinx that would summon a storm."
• noun (Context 3)
A small Old World woodpecker of the genus Jynx, commonly known as a wryneck, characterized by its mottled brown plumage and its peculiar habit of twisting its head and neck in a snakelike manner when threatened.
"The ornithologist traveled to the Eurasian woodland to observe the nesting habits of the wryneck."
Opposites of jynx
The opposite of jynx shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: