unbewitch
Remove magical curse
To unbewitch is to free from a spell or enchantment—to reverse bewitchment.
The word appears in fairy tales and fantasy: The prince was unbewitched when she kissed him.
Figuratively, it means to break someone's fascination or infatuation: Travel unbewitched him of his romantic notions about Paris.
Free from false beliefs
- dispelCause to vanish
- undoReverse a prior action
- countercharmSpell reversing another's magic
- counterspellMagic that cancels magic
nullify · reverse · unbind · release · free · unspell · uncurse · cancel
Expel spirits ritually
- banishOfficially send away
- cast outForcibly remove or expel
- purifyRemove unwanted substances
- cleanseRemove dirt or sin
purge · expel · drive out · deliver · sanctify · consecrate · bless · absolve
Return to earlier state
- healRestore to wellness
- awakenRouse from slumber
- reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
- recoverRegain health or possession
clear-headed · lucid · freed · relieved · renewed · refreshed · unburdened · released
Protected person; division
- amuletWorn protective token
- talismanMagical protective charm
- charmAttractive personal quality
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
shield · barrier · countercharm · aegis · phylactery · blessing · sanctum · holy water
disenchant
Free from false beliefs
- dispelCause to vanish
- undoReverse a prior action
- countercharmSpell reversing another's magic
counterspell · nullify · reverse · unbind · release · free · unspell · uncurse · cancel · neutralize
exorcise
Expel spirits ritually
cleanse · purge · expel · drive out · deliver · sanctify · consecrate · bless · absolve · liberate
restore
Return to earlier state
recover · clear-headed · lucid · freed · relieved · renewed · refreshed · unburdened · released · returned
ward
Protected person; division
safeguard · shield · barrier · countercharm · aegis · phylactery · blessing · sanctum · holy water · iron