bezwering — meaning in English
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English meaning
- charm noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
- incantation noun A spoken or chanted formula of words believed to have magical power.
- oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
Senses
bezwering is used for these senses in English:
- charm An object, act or words believed to have magic power (usually carries a positive connotation).
- incantation A formula of words used as above.
- oath A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
charm — full definition
- noun A quality that makes someone likeable, attractive, or persuasive.
- noun An object or spoken words believed to bring good luck or magical protection.
- noun A small decorative trinket hung on a bracelet or necklace.
- verb To attract, delight, or persuade someone through pleasing qualities.
- verb To influence or protect someone or something through magic.
incantation — full definition
- noun A spoken or chanted formula of words believed to have magical power.
- noun Any set of words repeated as if it has special or ritual force.
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