witched

past tense of witch, archaic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for witched
Verb
  • The naturalist George Forster was fascinated by plants and animals, but he was also driven by a passionate belief in the rights of all people regardless of race, gender, or social status.
    The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026
  • Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
    Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow.
    Sarah Kate Ellis, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.
    Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The wellness experts have been enticed from big hitting destination spas such as Chiva Som in Thailand and Vana in India, and are perceptive and highly experienced, although communications between departments could be better.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Eerie in a way that feels more seductive than scary, the film isn’t bewitched by its demons so much as the process of transubstantiation by which a (self)tortured young woman can transform them into grace.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
  • Born Dan Wherrett in Lacey, Washington, the producer initially moved to Seattle to study design, but was bewitched by the world of electronic music.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • So instead of Syrax, the Blacks get close air support from Jace on Vermax and Moondancer, ridden by Baela, who is easily seduced into battle by Jace’s unchecked hero complex.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
  • One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • Historians estimate that the North American epidemic killed at least 100,000 to 130,000 people over several years.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Wednesday marked one year since an explosion at a Northern California fireworks facility killed seven workers and changed the lives of their families forever.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The role required an actor fluent in Russian and English, a detail that delighted Kharlamova.
    Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
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“Witched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witched. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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