1
as in to possess
to cast a spell on
a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone
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2
as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
an animated film that bewitches children and adults alike
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Recent Examples of bewitch
The director’s vision, incarnated by Seyfried’s bewitching presence and voice, invokes the uncanny atmosphere of early Shakerism.
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Christian Goodwillie, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
And the defenders are just bewitched by this shift of the weight.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Somehow, Americans of most stripes seemed bewitched by this messaging that the elites were pulling a fast one over on The Forgotten Man.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Grace’s playfully feral wantonness is funny and bewitching, but her schtick loses its luster for Jackson, who takes a job that keeps him away from home, leaving her with the baby.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
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Christian Goodwillie, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 2025
And the defenders are just bewitched by this shift of the weight.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
Somehow, Americans of most stripes seemed bewitched by this messaging that the elites were pulling a fast one over on The Forgotten Man.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Grace’s playfully feral wantonness is funny and bewitching, but her schtick loses its luster for Jackson, who takes a job that keeps him away from home, leaving her with the baby.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitch
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Trump has blamed the strike on Iran and said that the country possesses and uses Tomahawk missiles.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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In August, detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Commercial Crimes Division arrested Harker, who allegedly possessed cocaine, heroin and financial documents belonging to two women.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Spielberg has been fascinated by the UFO topic his whole career, with his 1977 classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind still considered by many to be the most compelling dramatization of the subject.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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Shawn, too, is wracked and fascinated by the human ability to smile and smile and be a villain.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Players from all over were enticed by the Raiders, who opened up the coffers to land key free agent additions, including linebackers Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Milestone said the weak snowfall and comparatively mild winter may entice some climbers to try to ascend the peak early.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Waugh walks around with a newfound swagger, playing hooky, drinking heavily, even seducing a woman at his local.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Kendra Sutherland was instantly charmed when first touring a vacant Victorian house about 30 miles south of Atlanta.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Spending the week with the 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI and am simply charmed by the iconic hot hatch.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to media reports, Komarov — his first name spelled Igor — was the son of a wealthy Ukrainian businessman and was badly tortured by his kidnappers, who sought millions of dollars in ransom from his family.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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For the specialized insects that require a specific plant, this could spell disaster for their local populations.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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From buttery, tender shortbread, to sandwich cookies with seasonal jam, our collection of spring cookies is bound to delight.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.—
Terry Hagerty,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Bewitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitch. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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