Bewitches

/bɪˈwɪtʃɪz/ verb

Third-person singular of bewitch; to charm, enchant, or fascinate someone strongly, often as if by magic.

From 'be-' plus 'witch,' literally meaning to curse with witchcraft. Over time, the meaning softened from actual supernatural harm to simply being charmed or attracted to something.

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