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
- becharms
- becharming
- becharmed
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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