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English verb: bewitch

1. bewitch (emotion) attract; cause to be enamored


SamplesShe captured all the men's hearts.


Synonymsbecharm, beguile, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate, trance


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)appeal, attract


Narrower (hyponym)hold, work

2. bewitch (communication) attract strongly, as if with a magnet


SamplesShe magnetized the audience with her tricks.


Synonymsmagnetise, magnetize, mesmerise, mesmerize, spellbind


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)charm, influence, tempt

3. bewitch (communication) cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something


Synonymsenchant, glamour, hex, jinx, witch


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)becharm, charm


Narrower (hyponym)spell, voodoo









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