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adj
cursed; bewitched
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: ensorcelled, spellbound, under a spell, bespelled, bewitched, charmed, cursed, enchanted, forspoken, maleficiate
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To bewitch; to harm or curse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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Synonyms: becurse, effascinate, hex, bechat, becry, beglammer, bespell, bewitch, conjure, enchant, englamour, ensorcell, enspell, forspeak, glamour, jinx, maleficiate, mojo, spell, spellbind, spellcast, witch
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Late Latin maleficiatus, past participle of maleficiare (“to bewitch”).
