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be·witch·ment | \ bi-ˈwich-mənt 
, bē- \
, bē- \Definition of bewitchment
1a : the act or power of bewitching
b : a spell that bewitches
2 : the state of being bewitched
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Synonyms for bewitchment
Synonyms
- abracadabra,
- charm,
- conjuration,
- enchantment,
- glamour
- (also glamor),
- hex,
- incantation,
- invocation,
- spell,
- whammy
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The first known use of bewitchment was circa 1616
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