variants or ensorcel
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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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 Featuring a young girl casting a spell over the object of her affection, tarot cards and love potions come into play as the juvenile witch dresses up maturely to meet her ensorcelled date. Tamar Herman, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2018 The poems leapt off the page: ungoverned, astronomical, astrological, indigenous (but from where?), witty, ensorcelling, and brave. Lucie Brock-Broido, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2017
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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
  • 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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  • The Sheriff’s Office said officers struck Hermanson with a beanbag shotgun and he was taken into custody.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Inside, the 1,000-pillared hall is an engineering marvel, with some pillars that can produce musical notes when struck.
    Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 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
  • The fall of lunar night has typically spelled the end for lunar landers.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Even 75 years after its release, the timeless fairytale continues to enchant audiences with its magic and happily-ever-after love story.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Explore Tallulah Falls Cumberland Island Steeped in history, this enchanting Georgia barrier island feels suspended in time.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
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  • The man known only as ‘B’ is half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence, even at the sacrifice of his sanity.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Abraham gave us a Salieri both blessed and cursed to appreciate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s genius far more acutely than any living soul.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Ensorcell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcell. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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