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beheksen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • charm noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
  • curse noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
  • hex verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
  • jinx noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.

Senses

beheksen is used for these senses in English:

  • charm (transitive) To use a magical charm upon; to subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence; to ensorcel or exert a magical effect on.
  • hex (transitive) To cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.
  • jinx (transitive) To cast a spell on.
  • jinx (transitive) To bring bad luck to.

charm — full definition

  1. noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
  2. noun An object or spoken words believed to bring good luck or magical protection.
  3. noun A small decorative trinket hung on a bracelet or necklace.
  4. verb To attract, delight, or persuade someone through pleasing qualities.
  5. verb To influence or protect someone or something through magic.

curse — full definition

  1. noun A spell or supernatural force believed to bring harm or bad luck.
  2. noun A rude or offensive word used to express anger.
  3. verb To wish harm on someone, or to swear angrily.

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