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VERB

conjure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exorcise invoke summon

STRONG

bewitch charm enchant entrance fascinate levitate raise rouse voodoo

WEAK

call upon ensorcell

Antonyms

STRONG

disenchant disgust repel repulse

VERB

joke

Synonyms

STRONGEST

banter laugh quip

STRONG

chaff deceive deride fool frolic fun gambol jape jest jive jolly josh mock needle play revel rib ridicule roast spoof sport taunt trick wisecrack

WEAK

horse around kid around make merry play the clown poke fun pull one's leg put on

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be serious

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play tricks

“Certainly altitude kind of can play tricks on your stuff,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Daphne du Maurier’s fiction revels in the mind’s ability to play tricks on itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025

He said the loch could play tricks on people's eyes and mind.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2023

In rough seas, breaking waves can play tricks and for brief moments resemble wobbly boats in the distance.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2021

Like play tricks on your cousins or siblings.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila