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or ensorcel
as in to possess
to cast a spell on
a dense, dark forest that is the scene for many a tale in which some unsuspecting traveler is ensorcelled by a witch or wizard
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Recent Examples of ensorcell
With its slow turn toward inanity, the sketch also satirized the romantic tolls of war and the ease with which dissatisfied citizens can be ensorcelled by demagogues.
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Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2019
Featuring a young girl casting a spell over the object of her affection, tarot cards and love potions come into play as the juvenile witch dresses up maturely to meet her ensorcelled date.
—Tamar Herman, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2018
The poems leapt off the page: ungoverned, astronomical, astrological, indigenous (but from where?), witty, ensorcelling, and brave.
—Lucie Brock-Broido, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2017
Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2019
Featuring a young girl casting a spell over the object of her affection, tarot cards and love potions come into play as the juvenile witch dresses up maturely to meet her ensorcelled date.
—Tamar Herman, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2018
The poems leapt off the page: ungoverned, astronomical, astrological, indigenous (but from where?), witty, ensorcelling, and brave.
—Lucie Brock-Broido, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ensorcell
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Marvel at Nocturnal Birdlife Across the United Kingdom The United Kingdom may not possess the towering megafauna found across Asia and Africa, but according to Adventure Tours UK Co-Founder Claire Copeman, there’s plenty of captivating wildlife to encounter across Great Britain during the night.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Newton possessed the speed to beat defenders, but had the strength of a fullback.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The menu strikes the perfect balance—not too extensive, not too sparse.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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According to Secretary of State Bill Galvin, the ongoing dispute between the company and more than 450 striking members of Teamsters Local 25 should have been resolved already.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2025
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Just ahead of his arrival, reports surfaced about Anthony Richardson that could spell bad news for the former Giants QB. Midway through last season, the Giants decided to end their experiment with Jones under center.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Underneath the headline number, though, there were a few categories that saw the sort of sharp increase that might spell the dwindling pretariff inventories.—
Paolo Confino,
Fortune,
17 July 2025
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In this enchanting new adventure, Princess Tiana brings her whole community together for a spectacular parade.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Here's to the tracks with enchanting bridges, haunting vocals and vault tracks have felt like secret letters.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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Offenders typically target elderly Asian women and convince them that a member of their family is cursed or in danger.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Parents say they’re frustrated after seeing social media posts about a Boone County middle school bus driver that allege that the driver cursed at kids and kicked them off the bus.—
Brenda Ordonez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Ensorcell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcell. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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