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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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

Congress codified the ban into law in 2020, and said the F-35s could be transferred if Turkey no longer possessed the S-400s.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The couple appeared in federal court on Monday, July 6, on charges of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of possess

Verb

In the penalty shootout, Egypt converted all four attempts while Australia missed the net twice to spell the end for The Socceroos in 2026.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
None were enrolled in school and the eldest — 18 and described as developmentally disabled — could not spell her own name.

— Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 1 July 2026

Definition of spell

Verb

That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
The writer thinks that the person seducing the main character is just some flotsam, hardly worth a second look.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026

Definition of seduce

Verb

Iraq, Canada, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Qatar, Saudi Arabia After accidentally cursing President Saddam Hussein on stage, theater actor Salem convinces a military court of his insanity to escape a death sentence.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 July 2026
The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.

— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026

Definition of curse

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