spellbind

To place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.

Verb

  1. To place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.

    Synonyms: bespell ensorcell enspell bechat becry beglammer bewitch conjure enchant englamour forspeak glamour hex jinx maleficiate mojo spell spellbind spellcast witch

  2. To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.

    Synonyms: captivate enthrall sirenize allure arrest attract becharm beguile bewitch beckon charm court delight draw effascinate enchant engage entrance enrapture fascinate forspeak hypnotize interest intrigue

Origin

From spell + bind.

Forms

spellbinds spellbinding spellbound

Derived

spellbinding