spellbind

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spellbind

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From spell + bind.

verb spellbinds · spellbinding · spellbound

  1. transitive To place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.

    Similar: bespell, ensorcell, enspell, bechat, becry, beglammer, bewitch, conjure, enchant, englamour, forspeak, glamour

  2. transitive To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.

    Similar: captivate, enthrall, sirenize, allure, arrest, attract, becharm, beguile, bewitch, beckon, charm, court

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@misc{spellbind_2026,
  title = {spellbind},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/spellbind},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}