mental state, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state"

possession - being controlled by passion or the supernatural

captivation, fascination - the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

duty period, work shift, shift - the time period during which you are at work

time - an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities); "he waited a long time"; "the time of year for planting"; "he was a great actor is his time"

cold snap, cold spell - a spell of cold weather

hot spell - a spell of hot weather

snap - a spell of cold weather; "a cold snap in the middle of May"

speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication, oral communication, speech, language - (language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of the streets"

conjuration, incantation - a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect

hex, jinx, whammy, curse - an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me"

misspell - spell incorrectly

recite - repeat aloud from memory; "she recited a poem"; "The pupil recited his lesson for the day"

spell out - read with difficulty

mean, intend - mean or intend to express or convey; "You never understand what I mean!"; "what do his words intend?"

hyphen, hyphenate - divide or connect with a hyphen; "hyphenate these words and names"

glamour, hex, jinx, witch, bewitch, enchant - cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something