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bewitch

[ bih-wich ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to affect by witchcraft or magic; cast a spell over.
  2. to enchant; charm; fascinate:

    The painter bewitched the crowd with his latest work.

    Synonyms: , ,



verb (used without object)

  1. to cause someone to be enchanted; cast a spell over someone:

    She lost her power to bewitch.

bewitch

/ ɪˈɪʃ /

verb

  1. to attract and fascinate; enchant
  2. to cast a spell over
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈɾٳ󾱲Բ, adjective
  • ˈɾٳ󾱲Բly, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ɾٳ· noun
  • ·ɾٳ··y noun
  • ·ɾٳ·Բ·Ա noun
  • ·ɾٳ·Գ noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of bewitch1

First recorded in 1175–1225, bewitch is from the Middle English word biwicchen; be-, witch
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of bewitch1

C13 bewicchen ; see be- , witch
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Example Sentences

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"Wicked" has bewitched even its most reluctant fans, enticing them to overstay their welcome in the magical world of Oz.

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Chinese state media said the group had been "bewitched" by criminal organisations and were stranded in Thailand after illegally leaving the country.

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The tableaux are as efficient as they are bewitching.

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Ms Nweke also says the common local belief that children with congenital disorders are spiritually damaged or bewitched leads to stigmatisation.

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Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being "witchdoctors" who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president.

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