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bewitch

American  
[bih-wich] / bɪˈwɪtʃ /

verb (used with object)

  1. to affect by witchcraft or magic; cast a spell over.

  2. to enchant; charm; fascinate.

    The painter bewitched the crowd with his latest work.
    Synonyms:
    transport, enrapture, captivate

verb (used without object)

  1. to cause someone to be enchanted; cast a spell over someone.

    She lost her power to bewitch.
bewitch British  
/ bɪˈwɪtʃ /

verb

  1. to attract and fascinate; enchant

  2. to cast a spell over

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Other Word Forms

  • bewitcher noun
  • bewitchery noun
  • bewitching adjective
  • bewitchingly adverb
  • bewitchingness noun
  • bewitchment noun

Etymology

Origin of bewitch

First recorded in 1175–1225, bewitch is from the Middle English word biwicchen; be-, witch

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