English Explanatory Dictionary

spellbind

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.
  2. To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.

Word forms

spellbind spellbinds spellbinding spellbound

Etymology

From spell + bind.

Synonyms

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

Derived words

spellbinding
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