bewitchment

Under a spell

Bewitchment is the state of being under a spell or magical influence, or the act of casting such a spell.

The word extends naturally to any powerful fascination or enchantment: He fell under the bewitchment of her voice.

It suggests being captivated beyond rational control, held by something mysterious or irresistible.

allure

fascination

Intense absorbed interest

glamour · temptation · seduction · lure · charm · mystique · intrigue · enchantment · mesmerism · beguiling

magic

sorcery

Practice of dark magic

spell · curse · conjuration · necromancy · wizardry · occult · potion · amulet · talisman · ritual

charisma

magnetism

Force between poles

  • charmAttractive personal quality
  • allureAttractive, tempting quality
  • presenceState of being somewhere

appeal · aura · influence · draw · dazzle · spellbinding · captivating · compelling · entrancing · star quality

captivation

entrancement

State of being spellbound

hypnotized · enraptured · riveted · absorbed · engrossed · rapt · gripped · fascinated · awestruck · stupefied

seduction

temptation

Urge toward the unwise

desire · passion · coquetry · seductress · siren · femme fatale · enchantress · Circe · Lorelei · beguiling

Categories
Opposites
enchantment/mental state

bewitchmentdisenchantment

Loss of cherished belief

clear-headedness · lucidity · disillusionment · sobriety · rationality

attraction/appeal

bewitchmentrepulsion

Disgust or pushing-away force

disgust · revulsion · boredom · aversion · tedium

magical influence

bewitchmentdisenchantment

Loss of cherished belief

liberation · release · awakening · freedom · exorcism

Family

bewitchments

Familiarity
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G