English Explanatory Dictionary

bewitch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cast a spell upon.
  2. To fascinate or charm.
  3. To astonish, amaze.

Pronunciation

/bəˈwɪt͡ʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bewitch.wav

Word forms

bewitch bewitches bewitching bewitched

Etymology

From Middle English bewicchen, bewycchen, biwicchen, equivalent to be- + witch.

Synonyms

beglammer bespell witch bechat becry bewitch conjure enchant englamour ensorcell enspell forspeak glamour hex jinx maleficiate mojo spell spellbind spellcast enthrall hypnotize allure arrest attract becharm beguile beckon captivate charm court delight draw effascinate engage entrance enrapture fascinate interest intrigue mesmerize pull pull in seduce sirenize tempt tole astound wow amaze astonish surprise

Derived words

bewitchable bewitchedness bewitchee bewitcher bewitchery bewitchful bewitching bewitchingly bewitchingness bewitchment unbewitch
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