CHARM


Meaning of CHARM in English

I. noun

1.

Synonyms: spell , conjuration, ||devil-devil, incantation, rune

2.

an object worn or cherished to ward off evil or attract good fortune

the American Indian medicine bag is essentially a charm

Synonyms: amulet, fetish, juju, luck, mascot, periapt, phylactery, talisman, zemi

3.

a quality or combination of qualities that is wholly attractive and irresistible

the charm of her smile

Synonyms: allure, appeal, charisma, fascination, glamour, magnetism, witchcraft, witchery

Related Word: allurement, attraction, attractiveness, lure; agreeableness, delightfulness, gratefulness

Contrasted words: hatefulness, obnoxiousness, odiousness, repulsiveness; distastefulness, unpleasantness

II. verb

1.

Synonyms: attract 1, allure, bewitch, captivate, draw, enchant, fascinate, magnetize, take, wile

2.

Synonyms: bewitch 1, enchant, ensorcell, hex, spell, voodoo, witch

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