bewitch

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemanden durch einen Zauber zu verhexen oder ihn mit magischer bzw. unwiderstehlicher Anziehungskraft völlig zu bezaubern.

A verb used to indicate the act of casting a spell over someone or captivating them completely, often through magical or irresistible charm.

1. B2formal

   To attract or charm someone so strongly that they become captivated or enchanted.

   Bezaubern

   • Her beauty bewitched everyone at the party.
   • The singer's voice bewitched the entire audience.
   • He was completely bewitched by her intelligence and wit.

   Synonymecaptivatecharmenchantentrancefascinatespellbind

   Antonymedisgustoffendrepel

2. Attract stronglyB2informal

   To draw someone in with an irresistible appeal, as if by a magnetic force.

   Bezaubern

   • The city's vibrant culture bewitched him from the moment he arrived.
   • The old bookshop bewitched her with its smell of paper and dust.
   • The idea of traveling the world bewitched his imagination.

   Synonymebeguilecaptivatecharmenchantenraptureentrancefascinatespellbind

   Antonymedeterdisgustdissuaderepel

3. Cast a spell onB2formal

   To use magic to put someone under a spell or hex.

   Verhexen

   • The witch bewitched the prince, turning him into a frog.
   • In the story, the evil sorcerer bewitched the entire kingdom.
   • She claimed that a jealous rival had bewitched her cow.

   Synonymecurseenchantglamourspellbind

   Antonymedisenchantfreeliberate