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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Bewitch \Be*witch"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bewitched}; p. pr & vb n. {Bewitching}.] 1. To gain an ascendency over by charms or incantations; to affect (esp. to injure) by witchcraft or sorcery. See how I am bewitched; behold, mine arm Is like a blasted sapling withered up --Shak. 2. To charm; to fascinate; to please to such a degree as to take away the power of resistance; to enchant. The charms of poetry our souls bewitch. --Dryden. Syn: To enchant; captivate; charm; entrance. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Bewitching \Be*witch"ing\, a. Having power to bewitch or fascinate; enchanting; captivating; charming. -- {Be*witch"ing*ly}, adv -- Be*witch"ing*ness, n. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: bewitching adj : capturing interest as if by a spell; "bewitching smile"; "Roosevelt was a captivating speaker"; "enchanting music"; "an enthralling book"; "antique papers of entrancing design"; "a fascinating woman" [syn: {captivating}, {enchanting}, {enthralling}, {entrancing}, {fascinating}]
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