The Complete Encyclopedia of Wizarding Charms, Hexes, Jinxes, and Spells

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Ramale
ra-MALL-ay
Skewers something with a stick. Useful for making kebabs.

Rantisma
ran-TIZ-mah
Pours wine from one's wand.†

Rashio
RASH-ee-oh
Shreds thin objects, such as cloth or paper.

Rasterus
RAST-err-us
Rakes together detritus, such as leaves.

Razigna
raz-IGG-na
Spills small red sparks from the tip of one's wand, in an effect similar to Muggle flares.

Recitus
RESS-ih-tus
Magically reads writing aloud.

Rectio
REK-tee-oh
Straightens an object.

Redactum
re-DAK-tum
Counters size-altering magic.

Reducio
re-DOO-see-oh
Reduces an object's size.

Reducto
re-DUK-to
Blasts an object apart.

Refervesco
ref-er-VESK-oh
Boils liquid.

Relashio
re-LASH-ee-oh
Produces a stream of fiery sparks, which can cut objects or set them aflame. Underwater, produces scalding bubbles.

Rennervate
REH-ner-vate
Revives an unconscious person.

Reparo
re-PAR-oh
Repairs an object.

Repello Muggletum
re-PEL-oh mug-LEE-tum
Causes Muggles entering an area to suddenly remember an important appointment and leave.

Repello Revitsum
re-PEL-oh re-VITS-um
Prevents vermin from entering the target area.

Repleo
REP-lee-oh
Refills an object, typically goblets.

Rescoldo
res-COLD-oh
Burns innards. Useful for inflicting heartburn. The so-called Waterbrash Curse.

Resectus
reh-SEK-tus
Prunes a plant. The Pruning Charm.

Resipisco
res-ih-PISS-koh
Removes personality-altering magic.

Restinxi
re-STINKS-ee
Sprays fire-smothering foam from the caster's wand.

Retracto
re-TRAK-toh
Causes something to retract, e.g. claws, attic stairs, a turtle into its shell.

Retundo
re-TUN-doh
Hammers one object into another.

Revoca Specto
re-VOH-kah SPEK-toh
Reverses moderate memory-altering magic.

Revomai
REV-oh-mai
Causes the victim to burp uncontrollably.

Rhoncus
RONK-us
Causes the victim to wheeze and cough. The Wheezing Jinx.

Rikketus
RIK-ket-us
Softens bones.

Rictusempra
rict-oo-SEM-prah
Causes the victim to laugh uncontrollably. The Tickling Charm.

Riddikulus
rid-IK-yoo-lus
Causes an item, creature, or person to take on an amusing appearance. Particularly useful on Boggarts.

Rimeto (latin object)
ri-MEH-toh
Causes the victim to vomit the uttered word. Unmodified, the victim simply vomits.

Rimeto Felum
ri-MEH-toh FEL-um
Causes the victim to vomit bile.

Rimeto Molum
ri-MEH-toh MOH-lum
Causes the victim to vomit slugs.

Rimperius • /RAM-prus/ •
Causes vines to grow on something.
[Fr. ramper, crawl, creep, + L. imperio, command.]

(latin name)riptus
RIP-tus
Tears off the uttered object.

Robbigo
ROB-ih-goh
Rusts metal.

Rostratus
roh-STRA-tus
Causes the victim to grow a beak.

Rotoflesco
roh-toh-FLESS-koh
Encircles something in flame.

Rovinesco
ran-SESS-koh
Rots material or spoils food.

Rubesco
roo-BES-koh
Causes a person to blush.

Rupus
ROO-pus
Conjures a boulder.