Bewitchment: meaning, definitions and examples
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bewitchment
[ bษชหwษชสงmษnt ]
magical
The act of casting a spell or using magic to enchant or control someone or something.
Synonyms
charming, enchantment, spellbinding
Examples of usage
- She fell victim to the bewitchment of the evil sorcerer.
- The bewitchment of the ancient amulet was too strong to resist.
fascination
The state of being captivated or enchanted by someone or something.
Synonyms
captivation, enchantment, infatuation
Examples of usage
- The bewitchment of his eyes was undeniable.
- She was under the bewitchment of the mysterious stranger.
Translations
Translations of the word "bewitchment" in other languages:
๐ต๐น encantamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคนเคฟเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Verzauberung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pesona
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบะปัะฝััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ czar
๐ฏ๐ต ้ญ ๆ
๐ซ๐ท envoรปtement
๐ช๐ธ hechizo
๐น๐ท bรผyรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุญุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ oฤarovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ oฤarenie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟทๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ oฤaranje
๐ฎ๐ธ galdur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฏแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sehir
๐ฒ๐ฝ hechizo
Etymology
The word 'bewitchment' dates back to Middle English, where 'bewicchement' meant 'the act of bewitching.' The prefix 'be-' implies thoroughly or completely, while 'witch' refers to the act of using magic or sorcery. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the magical and captivating aspects of enchantment. Bewitchment has been a common theme in folklore, literature, and mythology, often associated with witches, sorcerers, and supernatural powers.
See also: bewitched.