spellbind

English

Etymology

From spell +‎ bind.

Verb

spellbind (third-person singular simple present spellbinds, present participle spellbinding, simple past and past participle spellbound)

1. (transitive) To place under the influence of a magical spell; to enchant or bewitch with a spell.
2. (transitive) To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.

Derived terms

• spellbinding