ENSORCEL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ensorcell

verb

in-ˈsȯr-səl

variants or ensorcel

Definition of ensorcell

as in to possess

to cast a spell on a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard

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Relevance

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bless

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Recent Examples of ensorcell With its slow turn toward inanity, the sketch also satirized the romantic tolls of war and the ease with which dissatisfied citizens can be ensorcelled by demagogues. — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2019

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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

Verb

But he is visited by Kanbei (Masaki Suda), an envoy from a different clan, who tells him that more and more factions are siding with Oda, spelling certain doom for Murashige.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
The Sofitel brand, after all, spells amenities, loyalty programs, and an international set.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of spell

Verb

Emergency crews on the ground and in helicopters are scouring the Karakoram mountain range for the 10 climbers, including one American, who are believed to be have been on 8,047-meter-tall Broad Peak when an avalanche struck around midday Thursday.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
In Kyiv, Russian forces struck the capital with ballistic missiles, killing a 31-year-old man and wounding two others, the National Police press service said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of strike

Verb

How about the generations of NHL fans not living in Quebec who cursed the Montreal Canadiens?

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Supporters rallied again Friday outside Portland’s Moda Center, where trans activists interrupted speakers, cursed at reporters and confronted attendees.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of curse

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