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
This promo includes the very plush Russell storage bed in a bewitching dusty lilac velvet. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 The design features a maze of winding spiderwebs and tiny spiders dangling from the edges for a look that’s sure to bewitch party guests. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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
Chief among them was the beautiful, bewitching Tina, muse of everyone at the hipster startup magazine Léo once helped edit. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 For birdwatching in colder climates, the Highlands of Scotland are endlessly bewitching. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 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
  • LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The person in charge did not possess a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of possess
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  • Mitchell Kohrmann was fascinated by the Cannonball record runs between New York City and Los Angeles, but decided to make things more interesting by choosing the slowest possible car.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Those copious field reports, sworn affidavits, and telegrams signed, alarmingly, HOOVER, would fascinate, enrage, and unmoor me.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascinate
Verb
  • The boy was a soccer player who was enchanted by the idea of camping in the woods; Charlotte was bright and cheery, sometimes applying glitter to her father’s mustache.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Harvest markets and ghostly performances also enchant—not to mention a Halloween express to convey guests.
    — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of enchant
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  • Once the victim engages in a back-and-forth, a supervisor experienced in emotional manipulation takes over to build a relationship and entice the victim to hand over their money.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Only a handful of new acts a year develop with the profile and following to entice that kind of spending on physical product from their fans, but there’s no shortage of such acts to be found in the past.
    — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of entice
Verb
  • Our personal data is constantly being bought and sold by all manner of companies and organizations that use it to target us with advertisements, seduce us with scams, and otherwise waste our precious time.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The last crime, a blackmail scheme that involved hiring a prostitute to seduce his sister’s husband, suggests a dubious approach to conflict management.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of seduce
Verb
  • The concept had the goblin going out to a bar, hoping to charm the princess.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Josh Charles, who plays the Doc Martin (Clunes) role here, says Silverman charmed the Sports Night and The Good Wife star aboard with one deep pull outside of the TV ecosystem.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of charm
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  • That would spell the end of GOP control over District 1, which covers the Eastern Shore and parts of Baltimore, Carroll and Harford counties.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But those numbers won’t necessarily spell decisive wins for Republicans at the polls.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of spell
Verb
  • That perspective aligned with the enduring Italian belief that objects should delight, particularly during periods of collective hardship.
    — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The calendar can become a series of buildups and letdowns around the prospect of surprise delights.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of delight

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“Bewitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitch. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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