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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

  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.

incantation — full definition

  1. noun A spoken or chanted formula of words believed to have magical power.
  2. noun Any set of words repeated as if it has special or ritual force.

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