bewitch 1 of 3

verb (1)

bi-ˈwich How to pronounce bewitch (audio)
Definition of bewitchnext
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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bewitching

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adjective

bi-ˈwi-chiŋ How to pronounce bewitching (audio)
as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract a bewitching woman who has never lacked for suitors

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bewitching

3 of 3

verb (2)

present participle of bewitch
1
as in possessing
to cast a spell on a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone

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2
as in fascinating
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
Verb
That bewitching feeling became his North Star for storytelling. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 May 2026 But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Adjective
This relative of catnip (Nepeta cataria) has some of the same bewitching effects on cats, but this species has more attractive flowers, blooming from May until September. — Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026 Can the bewitching kindness be disassociated from the defining unkindness at the heart of Southern history, visible in the portraits of Confederates in the lobby of the Lafayette Hotel? — Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
What, exactly, is so bewitching about padel? — Robin Swithinbank, Robb Report, 9 May 2026 News of a third installment of the bewitching films was announced in 2023 by Sean Bailey, former President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bewitch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitch
  1. possess
  2. fascinate
  3. enchant
  4. entice
  5. seduce
  6. charm
  7. spell
  8. delight
Verb
  • Older rural residents often are familiar with senior center staff, and staff possess deep knowledge of local contexts.
    — Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • After Kendall’s defense petitioned for weapons charges to be tried in front of a judge rather than a jury, he was also found guilty of possessing an assault weapon.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of possess
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  • Wuest was also fascinated by the themes explored by the film, and couldn’t help but notice parallels to our current moment.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The ongoing sagas of Getz and Hoyer, two executives who got their jobs the old-school Chicago way — with no bothersome hiring searches conducted by their bosses — are ones that continue to fascinate me.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fascinate
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  • Only one kilometer in length, Étretat Beach is a location that enchanted major painters, like Eugène Delacroix, Camille Corot and Claude Monet, who depicted the setting in dozens of works.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Carol is alternately enchanted and frustrated by her husband’s innocence and altruism, which led him to his not particularly remunerative career as an interpreter.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
Definition of enchant
Verb
  • There could be enough of the Heat’s mid-level exception available to entice Klay Thompson into taking a Mavericks buyout.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The main sticking point is Real Madrid’s failure to offer something that entices both City and the player, whose contract expires at the Etihad on June 30, 2027.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of entice
Verb
  • This is not the beautiful creature who seduces Odysseus in the poem.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The young women acted as underground assassins, seducing Nazi officers, luring them into the woods and killing them.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
Definition of seduce
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  • Everyone is giggling about his vocabulary, but they’re still charmed.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Robert Schwartzman charmed in The Princess Diaries as Michael Moscovitz, Lilly’s shy, hipster older brother, who plays in a band and has a crush on Mia.
    — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of charm
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  • The changes could also spell disaster for children with disabilities, as state requirements for services often pale in comparison to Head Start’s federal mandates.
    — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Victory by Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, would almost certainly spell an end to significant Brazilian federal state support for its industry.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of spell
Verb
  • The trade infuriated fans and likely delighted the MLB executives and owners who are thirsty to implement a hard salary cap in the next collective bargaining agreement.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The recipe continues to be the creative constant for a cake that still delights guests 90 years on.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of delight

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