Bewitch Meaning in English

word

US

bɪˈwɪtʃ

bih-WICH

UK

bɪwˈɪtʃ

bih-WICH

Definition

To use magic to control or enchant someone; also, to strongly attract or captivate someone.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in stories about magic, witches, or fantasy, but can also mean someone or something is extremely charming or captivating. Formal register; for less formal, use 'charm' or 'captivate'. Common with people, things, and sometimes places ('bewitched by her beauty').

• Spanish: hechizar - embrujar - encantar
• Portuguese (BR): enfeitiçar - encantar
• Portuguese (PT): enfeitiçar - encantar
• Chinese (Simplified): 施魔法 - 迷住 - 使着迷
• Chinese (Traditional): 施魔法 - 迷住 - 使著迷
• Hindi: मंत्रमुग्ध करना - जादू करना
• Arabic: يسحر - يأسر
• Bengali: মুগ্ধ করা - জাদু করা
• Russian: околдовать - очаровать
• Japanese: 魅了する - 魔法をかける
• Vietnamese: mê hoặc - làm say đắm - làm mê mẩn bằng phép thuật
• Korean: 매혹하다 - 마법을 걸다
• Turkish: büyülemek - büyü yapmak
• Urdu: موہ لینا - جادو کرنا
• Indonesian: memikat - menyihir

Example Sentences

The witch tried to bewitch the prince with a magic spell.

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The storyteller can bewitch any audience with her words.

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The children were bewitched by the magician’s tricks.

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He was bewitched by her smile the moment they met.

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The city’s night lights can really bewitch visitors.

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Don’t let the shiny ads bewitch you into spending more than you need.

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