charm

²charm

verb

Definition of CHARM

transitive verb

1

a : to affect by or as if by magic : compel b : to please, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction <charms customers with his suave manner>

2

: to endow with or as if with supernatural powers by means of charms; also : to protect by or as if by spells, charms, or supernatural influences

3

: to control (an animal) typically by charms (as the playing of music) <charm a snake>

intransitive verb

1

: to practice magic and enchantment

2

: to have the effect of a charm : fascinate

— charm·er \ˈchär-mər\ noun

Examples of CHARM

1. The snake was charmed by the music.
2. He was known for his ability to charm voters.
3. He charmed the committee into approving his proposal.
4. I was charmed by the cozy country inn.

First Known Use of CHARM

14th century

Related to CHARM

Synonyms: allure, beguile, bewitch, captivate, enchant, fascinate, kill, magnetize, wile, witch [archaic]

Related Words: disarm, draw, entice, lure, pull, seduce, tempt; delight, gratify, please; arrest, enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), entrance; appeal (to), interest, intrigue; beckon, court, invite, solicit, woo

Near Antonyms: disgust, offend, repel, revolt; annoy, displease, irk; bore, tire, weary

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