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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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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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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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
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
Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The bewitching hue is largely due to the thousands of copper pennies tossed into its crystal-clear waters over time.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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
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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
Adjective
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
The bewitching hue is largely due to the thousands of copper pennies tossed into its crystal-clear waters over time.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitch
Verb
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Al Qutaibi will serve 30 days in jail on charges of conspiracy to transport unstamped cigarettes, conspiracy to possess a counterfeit tax stamp, and possession of more than 30 cartons of unstamped cigarettes.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Renard possesses significant international experience, having led Morocco at the 2018 World Cup in their first appearance since 1998, and guiding Saudi Arabia to a shock group stage win over eventual champions Argentina in 2022.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The actress, director, and wild-style futurist Natasha Lyonne is fascinated by technology.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
10 Dec. 2025
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Kafka’s work still fascinates readers — like Polish filmmaking legend Holland.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2025
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Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Allegheny National Forest, just around 90 minutes from Erie, Pennsylvania, enchants with rolling peaks that reflect off calm, paddle-friendly waterways.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Wall Street firms have enticed retail investors into buying into the IPO — Fidelity, for example, reduced the minimum account balance allowing clients to buy into an IPO from $100,000-$500,000 to $2,000.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Dakota Green of Horseshoe Bend was arrested Saturday on suspicion of felony enticing children through the internet, video image or other communication device, according to the Boise County Sheriff’s Office.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2026
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The House of the Dragon alum stars in The Girlfriend (under the direction of costar Robin Wright) as a scheming social climber who aims to seduce a naive trust fund heir, against his mother's wishes.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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Both Oregon’s Dante Moore and Alabama’s Ty Simpson still require seasoning, but could easily be seduced by the siren song of potentially being a top-5 pick in April.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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Corbin later joined everyone in the villa and quickly set out to charm each of the ladies.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
8 June 2026
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From the Night at the Museum films to Hallmark's Murder 101 franchise, Van Dyke continued to charm audiences.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Even still, Wright’s emergence could help spell the former Texas A&M standout at times.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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For the contest, producers brought back a classic competition in which contestants have to carry blocks to spell the word immunity backwards on a wobbly table while balancing the table with a rope.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Dec. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Bewitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitch. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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