bewitchment

Definitions

The action or power of casting a spell over someone; enchantment.

A state of being under a spell or being irresistibly fascinated or charmed.

Examples

The villagers whispered that the strange lights in the forest were a form of dark bewitchment.

He found himself under the total bewitchment of her captivating storytelling.

The ancient ruins seemed to hold a lingering sense of bewitchment that unsettled every visitor.

Synonyms

enchantment fascination allure charm spell magic captivation

Antonyms

repulsion disenchantment revulsion disgust aversion boredom indifference