Associations to the word «Conjuration»

Wiktionary

CONJURATION, noun. Conjuring, legerdemain or magic
CONJURATION, noun. A magic trick
CONJURATION, noun. (obsolete) The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.
CONJURATION, noun. (obsolete) A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.

Dictionary definition

CONJURATION, noun. A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect.
CONJURATION, noun. Calling up a spirit or devil.
CONJURATION, noun. An illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley