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Bewitchery

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be·witch  (b-wch)
tr.v. be·witched, be·witch·ing, be·witch·es
1. To place under one's power by or as if by magic; cast a spell over.
2. To captivate completely; entrance. See Synonyms at charm.
[Middle English biwicchen : probably bi-, be- + wicchen (from Old English wiccian, from wicce, witch, or wicca, sorcerer); see weg- in Indo-European roots.]
be·witcher n.
be·witcher·y n.
be·witching·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bewitchery - magnetic personal charm
animal magnetism, beguilement
attractiveness - sexual allure
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