US /bɪˈwɪtʃ/ UK /bɪˈwɪtʃ/
verb

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    to cast a spell over; to enchant or fascinate utterly

    Her voice seemed to bewitch everyone who heard her sing.

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Synonyms
1 verb · to cast a spell over; to... enchantcharmcaptivateentrancespellbindmesmerizefascinatebeguile
Opposites
Word family
Derived forms bewitchmentbewitcherbewitching
Related forms witchwitchcraftwitchery

Etymology

From Middle English biwicchen, from be- (intensive prefix) + wicchen ('to bewitch'), from Old English wiccian ('to practice witchcraft'), related to wicca ('witch').

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