charm synonyms

charm

n.

  1. The quality of being charming

    grace, attractiveness, attraction, winsomeness; see appeal 3, beauty 1.

  2. An object thought to possess power

    amulet, talisman, fetish, mascot, good-luck piece, lucky piece, rabbit's foot, madstone.

    Antonyms hoodoo, curse*, bad genius.

  3. An incantation

    spell, bewitchery, enchantment, sorcery; see magic 1.

charm

v.

  1. To bewitch

    enchant, captivate, enthrall, possess, enrapture, transport, entrance, vamp, mesmerize, put a spell on, spellbind, voodoo; see also attract 2, fascinate, hypnotize 1.

  2. To delight

    please, beguile, win over; see entertain 1. See syn. study at attract.

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