spellbind

spellbind

English

Etymology

From spell +‎ bind.

Verb

spellbind (third-person singular simple present spellbinds, present participle spellbinding, simple past and past participle spellbound)

  1. (transitive) To place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.
    Synonyms: bespell, ensorcell, enspell; see also Thesaurus:enchant
  2. (transitive) To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.
    Synonyms: captivate, enthrall, sirenize; see also Thesaurus:allure

Derived terms

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