the chanting or uttering of words purporting to have magical power.

the formula employed; a spell or charm.

magical ceremonies.

magic; sorcery.

repetitious wordiness used to conceal a lack of content; obfuscation

Her prose too often resorts to incantation.

noun

abracadabra * , ala kazam , bewitchment , black magic , chant , charm , conjuration , conjuring , enchantment , formula , hex , hocus-pocus * , hoodoo , hymn , invocation , mumbo-jumbo , necromancy , open sesame * , rune , sorcery , voodoo * , witchcraft , wizardry , abracadabra , jinx , magic , mantra , rite , spell , utterance , voodoo , witchery