English Dictionary
Definition of “bewitch”
bewitch (bɪˈwɪtʃ
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to attract and fascinate; enchant
- to cast a spell over
Alternative Forms
beˈwitching adjective beˈwitchingly adverb Word Origin
C13 bewicchen; see be-, witch
Synonyms
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enchant,
attract,
charm,
fascinate,
absorb,
entrance,
enthral,
captivate,
beguile,
allure,
ravish,
mesmerize,
hypnotize,
cast a spell on
enrapture,
spellbind,
Usage examples
He was a master of deceit who could " bewitch men and women alike with false candor and warmth.
Globe and Mail (2003)She also knew that she had the power to bewitch and seduce anyone she chose.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)They bewitch the pans, the lords of the nobility, and thereby gain their acquiescence.
Cohn-Sherbok, Dan, The Crucified Jew (1993)
