1
as in to possess
to cast a spell on
a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone
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2
as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
an animated film that bewitches children and adults alike
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Recent Examples of bewitch
Audience Feedback: Fly, do not run, to see Wicked, a bewitching musical experience chanted by a spellbinding cast.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
These sunglasses come with crystal accents on the sides and a sleek Wicked logo, adding a bewitching twist to any sunny day look.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Community members said she was bewitched, and on their advice, Ms. Miruka treated her with local herbs.
—Gioia Shah, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
For those of you who aren’t bewitched by the beautiful game of fantasy football year-round, welcome!
—Jay Felicio, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
These sunglasses come with crystal accents on the sides and a sleek Wicked logo, adding a bewitching twist to any sunny day look.
—Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Community members said she was bewitched, and on their advice, Ms. Miruka treated her with local herbs.
—Gioia Shah, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
For those of you who aren’t bewitched by the beautiful game of fantasy football year-round, welcome!
—Jay Felicio, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitch
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Lori had Chad evaluate her children's spirits to determine if they were possessed by demons.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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For example, college degrees can indicate that candidates possess valuable skills like the ability to succeed in unstructured environments or present coherent arguments.—
Ishan Gupta,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Their affair gives poignant momentum to The Deepest Breath, which is fascinated with athletic obsession.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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The grand monuments, enigmatic gods, and legendary rulers of Ancient Egypt have fascinated the world for centuries.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Whether McMahon’s final mission spells the end of the Education Department or simply a transformation will depend on the battles in Washington in the months ahead.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The fall of lunar night has typically spelled the end for lunar landers.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Instead, General Catalyst is in rapid expansion mode — trying to build the sort of diversified, fee-generating asset base that would entice Wall Street analysts to use firms like Blackstone as comps.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the black-and-white film about two Black couples, played by the same actors, living in Chicago during two different time periods, didn’t entice distributors.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2025
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Raúl Castillo plays against type and makes for a menacing, unstoppable presence in a genre homage that’s yell-at-the-scream enjoyable and seduces with its terrific cinematography from Daniel Katz.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Carpenter wrapped her performance with a camera trick implying her attempt to seduce a member of the King’s Guard.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
1 Mar. 2025
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Visit during sunrise or sunset for enchanting views of Christoffelberg.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The competition’s ultimate underdog story belongs to Calais and the team of talented and spirited fourth-tier part-timers who enchanted the whole of France by battling their way to the final in 2000.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Finally, bloodsuckers from The Sims 4 Vampires can simply charm the burglar into leaving — after taking a quick sip from her, of course.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Set on a slope above the village where Roger Moore lived, skied, charmed, and died, it is set on 45,000 acres overlooking a large swimming pool and a small, frozen lake.—
Rachel Johnson,
airmail.news,
22 Feb. 2025
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Like Clarkson often does, Groban delighted fans by performing for them.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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What’s more, Mattel throughout its history operated with a studio-like approach to creating products to delight the most fickle consumers and their parents.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Bewitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitch. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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