ENSORCELLING Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

ensorcelling

verb

variants or ensorceling

present participle of ensorcell

as in possessing

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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blessing

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Verb

Possessing 2 ounces or fewer of marijuana flower is a misdemeanor under Texas law, while possessing more than 4 ounces can lead to a state jail felony.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Apple is seeking damages and a court order that would block OpenAI from possessing or using its trade secrets.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 23 July 2026

Definition of possessing

Verb

That summer, land next to the Okefenokee Swamp that was slated for a titanium mine was purchased by The Conservation Fund, spelling an end to a project some had feared could irreparably damage the fragile ecosystem.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
The point is to protect spouses by spelling this out before a split, when things — especially finances — can get messy, according to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

— Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of spelling

Verb

Plant flowering shrubs or vines that can trail over the top, charming the neighbors while screening the view at the same time.

— Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Still, there’s something that feels small about this particular story, charming enough in the moment and almost instantly forgettable the moment the credits roll.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026

Definition of charming

Verb

The rolling meadows, forests, and enchanting Monet gardens form an artistic canvas that complements the hotel’s interiors.

— Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026

Definition of enchanting

Verb

Trump is twice divorced, relishes cursing publicly and offers a never-ending onslaught of falsehoods.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 18 July 2026
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

Definition of cursing

Verb

Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator Jason Smith read aloud from notebooks recovered after the shooting that outlined Colt’s plans in striking detail.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Preparing to depart for Charlotte this week as LAFC’s lone representative in the MLS All-Star Game, Son continued his recent form by striking a right-footed shot low inside the far post.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026

Definition of striking

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