Definitions
- Describing the act of enchanting or captivating someone with magic or sorcery. - Referring to the use of supernatural powers to control or influence someone's thoughts or actions. - Talking about the power of a spell or charm to fascinate or mesmerize someone.
- Describing the act of using magic or sorcery to cast a spell on someone. - Referring to the power of a spell or charm to attract or fascinate someone. - Talking about the ability to control or influence someone's thoughts or emotions through supernatural means.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the use of magic or sorcery to influence someone.
- 2Both words suggest a sense of fascination or enchantment.
- 3Both words imply a lack of control or agency on the part of the person being affected.
- 4Both words can be used in a figurative sense to describe non-magical situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Ensorcell is less common and more formal than bewitch.
- 2Connotation: Ensorcell has a more mystical and magical connotation, while bewitch can also be used in a more general sense to describe someone who is charming or attractive.
- 3Intensity: Ensorcell implies a stronger and more powerful form of magic or sorcery than bewitch.
Remember this!
Ensorcell and bewitch are synonyms that both describe the use of magic or sorcery to influence or control someone. However, ensorcell is less common and more formal than bewitch, and it implies a stronger and more powerful form of magic. Bewitch, on the other hand, can also be used in a more general sense to describe someone who is charming or attractive.
