verb
bewitch
Bewitch (verb) means to put a magic spell on someone or something.
verb
1
To put a magic spell on someone or something.
"She so bewitched the whole princely race that six different princes, although each was married to a young wife, remained childless."
— Attila Zohar, Kings Cross Black Magic (1965)
2
To attract and delight someone completely.
"I was bewitched by the sight of the girl dancing in the forest."
3
To surprise someone greatly.
"Is it not a fact that the miners of this country are bewildered and bewitched and do not know what is to happen?"
— Eldon Wylie Griffiths, Fuel And Power Policy (1967)
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English bewicchen, bewycchen or biwicchen, made up of be- and witch.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bewitch?
"bewitch" (verb) means to put a magic spell on someone or something.
What is another word for bewitch?
Other words for "bewitch" include enchant, entrance, becharm, enamor, catch, enamour.
What is the opposite of bewitch?
Opposites of "bewitch" include exorcise, disenchant.
What are the different meanings of bewitch?
"bewitch" has 3 main meanings: 1. To put a magic spell on someone or something; 2. To attract and delight someone completely; 3. To surprise someone greatly.
