BEWITCH Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

bewitch

verb

bi-ˈwich

Definition of bewitch

as in to possess

to cast a spell on a Wiccan who believes that it is indeed possible to bewitch someone

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bless

as in to fascinate

to attract or delight as if by magic an animated film that bewitches children and adults alike

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Recent Examples of bewitch The result is a strange, bewitching experiment in autobiography, in which there are no friendships or love affairs, just exquisite digressions on life-changing texts. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Chief among them was the beautiful, bewitching Tina, muse of everyone at the hipster startup magazine Léo once helped edit. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Even sequels and prequels — say, those in the Star Wars canon — ideally aspire to a degree of self-sufficiency in which the audience can discern the story and, properly bewitched, can proceed to seek out the other movies. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026 For birdwatching in colder climates, the Highlands of Scotland are endlessly bewitching. — Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bewitch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewitch

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LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
The person in charge did not possess a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of possess

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Amid all the con artists and fraudsters this century has produced, Holmes is the one who fascinates us the most.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
He’s always been obsessed with historic epochs like the Civil War and World War II and fascinated with the post-war boom and the sojourns of Route 66.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of fascinate

Verb

The boy was a soccer player who was enchanted by the idea of camping in the woods; Charlotte was bright and cheery, sometimes applying glitter to her father’s mustache.

— Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Harvest markets and ghostly performances also enchant—not to mention a Halloween express to convey guests.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of enchant

Verb

Emirates, which has nearly returned to its prewar capacity, is trying to entice more connecting travelers on long-haul flights to make a stop in Dubai.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The 17-year-old said there is a lot of peer pressure to vape, and the product flavors and designs are enticing for teens.

— Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of entice

Verb

Will Stewart be seduced into the path of corruption by using Sinestro’s emotionally tainted battery, or steel himself against ill influences and continue to blaze his own trail as Earth's sole protector for the time being?

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Armani’s languid silhouette soon seduced red- and blue-blooded men the world over.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of seduce

Verb

The concept had the goblin going out to a bar, hoping to charm the princess.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Josh Charles, who plays the Doc Martin (Clunes) role here, says Silverman charmed the Sports Night and The Good Wife star aboard with one deep pull outside of the TV ecosystem.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of charm

Verb

But a lack of chips might also spell the end of our military advantage.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
An anti-establishment mood among the electorate, as evidenced by upsets in primaries earlier this year, could spell unexpected trouble for some incumbents, UNC Charlotte political scientist Eric Heberlig noted.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of spell

Verb

Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who delighted TV viewers with her light-hearted turns on The Name of the Game, McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie before quitting at the peak of her powers, has died.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
His designs continue to delight and inspire through his use of pattern, textures and color that now goes beyond signature knitwear.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

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