betovering — meaning in English

English meaning

• charm noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
• hex verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
• spell noun Words believed to have magical power, or the magical effect they produce.

Senses

betovering is used for these senses in English:

• charm An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
• hex An evil spell or curse.
• spell A magical effect or influence induced by an incantation or formula. [from 16th c.]

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.

hex — full definition

1. verb To cast a spell on someone, especially a harmful or evil one; to bewitch.
2. noun An evil spell or curse.
3. noun A hexagon-shaped space on a board game, used in strategy and wargaming.

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