ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Becharm

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Becharm is a verb meaning (transitive, archaic) To charm; fascinate; hold by a charm or spell.

Meaning

(transitive, archaic) To charm; fascinate; hold by a charm or spell.

Example Sentences

Ahab knew that the whale had sounded; but intending to be near him at the next rising, he held on his way a little sideways from the vessel; the becharmed crew maintaining the profoundest silence, as the head-bent waves hammered and hammered against the opposing bow.

Word Forms

Synonyms for becharm

Depending on context, synonyms include charm, beguile, entrance, bewitch, capture, captivate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bewitch, enchant, charm, fascinate, captivate, enamor.

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