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Definition of 'charm'

Noun

  1. attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates; "his smile was part of his appeal to her"
       Synonyms: appeal appealingness
  2. a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"
       Synonyms: spell magic spell magical spell
  3. something believed to bring good luck
       Synonyms: good luck charm
  4. (physics) one of the six flavors of quark

Verb

  1. attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's hearts"
       Synonyms: capture enamour trance catch becharm enamor captivate beguile fascinate bewitch entrance enchant
  2. control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft
       Synonyms: becharm
  3. protect through supernatural powers or charms
  4. induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
       Synonyms: influence tempt


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