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Becharm

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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.

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What does becharm mean?

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

What is a synonym for becharm?

Common synonyms include charm, beguile, entrance, bewitch.

What is the opposite of becharm?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use becharm in a sentence?

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.

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