bewitch

verb

be·​witch bi-ˈwich 

bē-

bewitched; bewitching; bewitches

transitive verb

1

a

: to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft

b

: to cast a spell over

2

: to attract as if by the power of witchcraft : enchant, fascinate

bewitched by her beauty

intransitive verb

: to bewitch someone or something

bewitchery

bi-ˈwi-ch(ə-)rē 

bē-

noun

Synonyms

• charm
• enchant
• ensorcell
• ensorcel
• hex
• overlook
• spell
• strike

Examples of bewitch in a Sentence

People believed the girls had been bewitched.

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The black comedy’s 2018 predecessor stars Kendrick as a widowed mommy vlogger who becomes bewitched by the chic and mysterious Emily, another mother at their kids’ school. —Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2025

Greenland, an icy land whose rugged landscapes are bewitching, wants to attract more tourists, a paradox for a territory that is particularly vulnerable to global warming and whose geographical isolation means that many people have to take planes to get there. —Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025

Audience Feedback: Fly, do not run, to see Wicked, a bewitching musical experience chanted by a spellbinding cast. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025

These sunglasses come with crystal accents on the sides and a sleek Wicked logo, adding a bewitching twist to any sunny day look. —Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

bewitch

verb

be·​witch bi-ˈwich 

1

: to put under a spell

2

: to attract or delight as if by magic

bewitchment

-mənt

noun