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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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Willock’s dynamism and ability to carry the ball up the pitch is a skill set that Newcastle do not possess elsewhere.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Their schools are underfunded, their villages lack clinics and paved roads, and many residents do not even possess birth certificates.—
Jila Andalib,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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Jamie Roy and Sam Heughan aren't related in real life, but the resemblance between the two Outlander stars is striking.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Six years after tragedy struck and abruptly ended the storied tradition, the festival is back — albeit smaller and in a different setting.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Logan Webb took the mound at Oracle Park on a frigid Friday night with an opportunity to spell the relievers, to keep them rested for the looming tasks at hand.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 July 2025
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But removing those regulatory credits from Tesla’s balance sheet could spell disaster for the company’s financial future, perhaps even resulting in ongoing losses.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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Insider tip: Step into a fairytale at 12th-century Thun Castle, then wander Thun’s enchanting Old Town and lakeside Schadau Park—home to a Gothic Revival castle that’s a national treasure.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
18 July 2025
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Over 3,000 Amazon reviewers give this enchanting light setup five stars for its IP65 waterproof rating, radiance, and affordability.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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The Bringer shoved himself off the bed, cursing again when the movement yanked me sideways into his shoulder.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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In one of the film's most surprising sequences, his character golfs the best game of his life during a terrifying storm, misses a putt, curses God, and gets struck by lightning.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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“Ensorcell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensorcell. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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