bewitch

[ bih-wich ]
/ bɪˈwɪtʃ /
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verb (used with object)

to affect by witchcraft or magic; cast a spell over.
to enchant; charm; fascinate: The painter bewitched the crowd with his latest work.

verb (used without object)

to cause someone to be enchanted; cast a spell over someone: She lost her power to bewitch.

Origin of bewitch

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

OTHER WORDS FROM bewitch

Words nearby bewitch

bewigged, bewilder, bewildered, bewildering, bewilderment, bewitch, bewitching, bewray, bexhill, bexley, bey

Words related to bewitchment

hymn, enchantment, fascination, illusion, wizardry, occult, voodoo, beauty, color, charisma, allure, charm, prestige, jinx, whammy, hocus-pocus, abracadabra, necromancy, chant, hoodoo

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British Dictionary definitions for bewitchment

bewitch
/ (bɪˈwɪtʃ) /

verb (tr)

to attract and fascinate; enchant
to cast a spell over

Derived forms of bewitch

bewitching, adjective bewitchingly, adverb

Word Origin for bewitch

C13 bewicchen; see be-, witch