Synonyms of spellbind
46 similar words
Another word for spellbind is spell. Other synonyms of spellbind are glamour, court, hex, jinx and witch.
Synonyms and similar words for spellbind
verbTo place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.
- bespellTo cast a spell upon; to enchant, bewitch.
- ensorcellTo bewitch or enchant.
- enspellTo bewitch with a magic spell; to charm.
- bechat UK, dialectalTo bewitch.
- becryTo bewitch.
- beglammer UK, dialectalTo bewitch; deceive; hoodwink.
- bewitchTo cast a spell upon.
- enchantTo attract and delight, to charm.
- englamourTo enchant; to bewitch.
- glamourTo enchant; to bewitch.
- hexTo cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.
- jinxTo cast a spell on.
- mojoTo cast a magic spell on or jinx (someone).
- spellTo put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.
- spellcastTo cast a magical spell on (someone or something).
- witchTo bewitch.
- conjure archaicTo enchant or bewitch.
- forspeak obsoleteTo bewitch, to charm.
- maleficiate obsoleteTo bewitch; to harm or curse.
verbTo captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.
- captivate
- enthrall
- sirenizeTo use enticement, like a siren; to spellbind or enchant.
- allureTo entice; to attract.
- arrest
- attract
- beguile
- beckon
- charm
- courtTo attempt to attract, in any way; to invite by attractions.
- delight
- draw
- engage
- entrance
- enraptureTo fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate or captivate.
- fascinateTo make someone hold motionless; to spellbind.
- hypnotize figurativelyTo induce a state of hypnosis in.
- interest
- intrigue
- mesmerize figurativelyTo exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.
- pull
- pull in
- seduceTo win over or attract.
- temptTo attract; to allure.
- toleTo entice; to allure or attract.
- becharm archaicTo charm; fascinate; hold by a charm or spell.
- effascinate obsoleteTo charm; to bewitch.
Meaning of spellbind
- verb To place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.
- verb To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.
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