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

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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
For birdwatching in colder climates, the Highlands of Scotland are endlessly bewitching. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Terrifying witches who bewitch unsuspecting travelers with cursed meat. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 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
That all led up to what remains her signature role as Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, bewitching audiences for eight seasons. — Jp Mangalindan, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 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 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
  • The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which draws its authority from the CEA, possesses exclusive jurisdiction over swaps.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Only a small number of players worldwide currently possess the full range of expertise needed to manufacture these high-performance magnets.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of possess
Verb
  • The trailer promises fascinating new characters, like one man who lives on a sailboat for most of the year.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The world was fascinated by mummies, but that did not lend itself to reverence.
    — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 29, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascinate
Verb
  • Perhaps too enchanted, as Pitt lost his date on the dance floor that night.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Even the Owens family’s enchanting New England home, which the internet has spent nearly three decades foaming at the mouth over, is barely seen, as much of the film takes place overseas.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of enchant
Verb
  • Anyone with a console can watch it, which enticed the comedian.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Every book wants to be the one that provides your betting options, and the welcome offer is the way to entice you to use their app.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of entice
Verb
  • Artificial plays like a modern-day parable in which the trickster god seduces the innocent.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Diaz centers music as the emotional vehicle that provides a philosophical structure for the character tropes and in turn psychologically seduces the audience to internalize certain ideas of social dynamics.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of seduce
Verb
  • The judges seem charmed by him, though, and Derek is impressed by both Jackson’s frame and his determination to improve.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Get The Recipe 66 Pigs In A Blanket Everyone will be charmed by this blast from the past, no matter their age.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of charm
Verb
  • Instead of spelling the end of subscription growth, AI could instead put more pressure on companies to find new ways to convince customers of value.
    — Barbara Booth, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Whether the evidence spells the end of peewee football remains up in the air.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of spell
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  • Located in a petite strip mall off I-75, the doughnut shop lacks frills but delights with an array of yeast and cake-style doughnuts.
    — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The independent company prioritized restoring the hotel, which has a place on the National Register of Historic Places, to its former splendor and updating it to delight modern sensibilities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of delight

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