Bewitched
to affect by witchcraft or magic; cast a spell over.
to enchant; charm; fascinate:
The painter bewitched the crowd with his latest work.
to cause someone to be enchanted; cast a spell over someone:
She lost her power to bewitch.
Contemporary Examples
Lifetime’s ‘Witches of East End’ Is the Ultimate Witch Show Anna Brand November 20, 2013
How Howard Bragman Orchestrated Michael Sam’s Coming Out Itay Hod March 11, 2014
Ted Cruz Is the Emblem Michael Tomasky February 24, 2013
Historical Examples
The Lion’s Mouse C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
Tanglewood Tales Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Old House and Other Tales Feodor Sologub
Fair Margaret H. Rider Haggard
History of the English People John Richard Green
Fair Margaret H. Rider Haggard
The Devil in Britain and America John Ashton
verb (transitive)
to attract and fascinate; enchant
to cast a spell over
adj.
v.
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