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.
BEWITCHEDNESS
Be*witch"ed*ness, n.
Defn: The state of being bewitched. Gauden.
BEWITCHER
Be*witch"er, n.
Defn: One who bewitches.
BEWITCHERY
Be*witch"er*y, n.
Defn: The power of bewitching or fascinating; bewitchment; charm;
fascination.
There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words. South.
BEWITCHING
Be*witch"ing, a.