# chakra vs charm

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chakra
*noun · IPA /ˈtʃæ.kɹə/ · frequency rank #23,199*
Any of (at least) seven centres of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.

### charm
*noun · IPA /tʃɑːm/ · frequency rank #5,863*
An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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