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MANTRA: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MANTRA?

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Mantra as a Noun
Definitions of "Mantra" as a noun
Synonyms of "Mantra" as a noun (13 Words)
Usage Examples of "Mantra" as a noun

The synonyms of “Mantra” are: incantation, intonation, recitation, singing, song, recitative, catchphrase, catchline, catchword, jingle, saying, formula, legend

Mantra as a Noun

Definitions of "Mantra" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mantra” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns.
A Vedic hymn.
(originally in Hinduism and Buddhism) a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation.
A commonly repeated word or phrase.
(Sanskrit) literally a `sacred utterance' in Vedism; one of a collection of orally transmitted poetic hymns.
A statement or slogan repeated frequently.

Synonyms of "Mantra" as a noun (13 Words)

catchline	An advertising slogan. There was an advert for tea that had the catchline* Tea Best Drink of the Day.*
catchphrase	A phrase that has become a catchword. The movie gave the world the catchphrase* I m gonna make him an offer he can t refuse.*
catchword	A favorite saying of a sect or political group. Motivation is a great catchword.
formula	A formulation. Formula two.
incantation	A ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect. There was no magic in such incantation.
intonation	The production of musical tones (by voice or instrument); especially the exactitude of the pitch relations. Poor woodwind intonation* at the opening.*
jingle	A short slogan, verse, or tune designed to be easily remembered, especially as used in advertising. The jingle* of coins.*
legend	The story of a saint’s life. See legend* to Fig 1.*
recitation	Systematic training by multiple repetitions. The program included songs and recitations of well loved poems.
recitative	A vocal passage of narrative text that a singer delivers with natural rhythms of speech. Singing in recitative.
saying	A short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
singing	The act of singing vocal music. The singing* of hymns in Latin.*
song	A musical composition suggestive of a song. The wheels sang their song* as the train rocketed ahead.*