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to unspell

to unspell

1 9.9
To remove a magic spell from someone or something
  • verb
  • /ʌnˈspɛl/
translation icon : desencantar
  • After hours of studying ancient texts, the mage finally discovered how to unspell the enchanted artifact.

Examples

  • Just unspell me!

    Twitches (2005)

  • The wizard was able to unspell the enchanted princess and bring her back to her true self.

  • To free the villagers from the witch's curse, the sorcerer had to unspell the entire area.

Synonyms

to release
vsto unspell
∞ 1.8

To let someone or something go free from being held

releases influence of a magical spell rather than physical restraint
to dispel
vsto unspell
29 4.6

To make a feeling or idea go away

removes a magical spell's hold rather than merely ending ideas
to disenchant
vsto unspell
2 7.1

Make someone stop believing an idea that is not true or realistic

is specifically about removing an actual magical spell
to disenthrall
vsto unspell
  • Archaic
1 9.9

To free someone from control or false ideas

focuses on freeing from a magical spell rather than social control

Antonyms

to spell
3 8.2

Use magic words or actions to control someone

Surface Forms

unspell infinitive
unspelled past
unspelled past participle
unspelling present participle
unspells third person singular

Morphology

unspell = spell (semi-transparent) = un + spell

The prefix 'un-' indicates reversal, but the specific context of reversing a magical spell is not a standard derivation and may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Unspell comes from the prefix un- meaning 'remove' and spell meaning 'a magic word or charm', so to unspell someone is to take away a spell and free them from magic, like 'undo' for magic.