ensorcell

verb

en·​sor·​cell in-ˈsȯr-səl How to pronounce ensorcell (audio)
variants or ensorcel
ensorcelled or ensorceled; ensorcelling or ensorceling
Synonyms of ensorcell

transitive verb

: bewitch, enchant
ensorcellment
in-ˈsȯr-səl-mənt How to pronounce ensorcell (audio)
noun

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Examples of ensorcell in a Sentence

a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard
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With its slow turn toward inanity, the sketch also satirized the romantic tolls of war and the ease with which dissatisfied citizens can be ensorcelled by demagogues. — Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Middle French ensorceler, alteration of Old French ensorcerer, from en- + -sorcerer, from sorcier, sorcer sorcerer — more at sorcery

First Known Use

circa 1541, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ensorcell was circa 1541

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“Ensorcell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ensorcell. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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