HyperDic: charm

English > 8 senses of the word charm:
NOUNattributecharm, appeal, appealingnessattractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
communicationcharm, spell, magic spell, magical spella verbal / verbal formula believed to have magical force
artifactcharm, good luck charmsomething believed to bring good luck
cognitioncharm(physics) one of the six flavors of quark
VERBemotioncharm, capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchantattract
socialcharm, becharmcontrol by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft
competitioncharmprotect through supernatural powers or charms / charms
communicationcharm, influence, temptinduce into action by using one's charm
charm > pronunciation
Soundschaa'rm
Rhymesalarm ... underarm: 13 rhymes with aarm...
English > charm: 8 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningAttractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates.
Synonymsappeal, appealingness
Narrowersiren call, siren songThe enticing appeal of something alluring but potentially dangerous
winsomenesschildlike charm or appeal
BroaderattractivenessSexual allure
Spanishatractivo, encanto, gancho, seducción
Catalanencant, encís
Verbscharminduce into action by using one's charm
charmattract
English > charm: 8 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA verbal / verbal formula believed to have magical force.
Example "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"
Synonymsspell, magic spell, magical spell
Narrowerhex, jinx, curse, whammyAn evil spell
incantation, conjurationA ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect
Broaderspeech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language, voice communication, oral communication(language) communication by word of mouth
Spanishhechizo, sortilegio
Verbscharmprotect through supernatural powers or charms / charms
charmcontrol by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft
English > charm: 8 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningSomething believed to bring good luck.
Synonymgood luck charm
Narroweramulet, talismanA trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease
juju, voodoo, hoodoo, fetish, fetichA charm superstitiously believed to embody / embody magical powers
Broaderobject, physical objectA tangible and visible entity
Spanishamuleto, mascota, talismán
Catalanamulet, mascota
Verbscharmprotect through supernatural powers or charms / charms
English > charm: 8 senses > noun 4, cognition
Meaning(physics) one of the six flavors of quark.
Categoryparticle physics, high-energy physics, high energy physicsThe branch of physics that studies subatomic particles and their interactions
Broaderflavor, flavour(physics) the six kinds of quarks
English > charm: 8 senses > verb 1, emotion
Meaningattract; cause to be enamored.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
ModelSam cannot charm Sue; The performance is likely to charm Sue
Synonymscapture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
Narrowerholdhold the attention of
workgratify and charm, usually in order to influence
Broaderattract, appealBe attractive to
Spanishcaptar, capturar, cautivar, conquistar, deleitar, enamorar, encantar, fascinar
Catalancaptar, captivar, capturar, delectar, embruixar, enamorar, encantar, encisar, extasiar, fascinar, fetillar, seduir
Nounscharmattractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
charmera person who charms others (usually by personal attractiveness)
charmersomeone with an assured and ingratiating manner
English > charm: 8 senses > verb 2, social
MeaningControl by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymbecharm
Narrowerhex, bewitch, glamour, witch, enchant, jinxcast a spell over someone or something
Broadercontrol, commandExercise authoritative control or power over
Spanishencantar
Catalanencantar, encisar
Nounscharma verbal / verbal formula believed to have magical force
English > charm: 8 senses > verb 3, competition
Meaningprotect through supernatural powers or charms / charms.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Broaderprotectshield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage / damage
Nounscharmsomething believed to bring good luck
charma verbal / verbal formula believed to have magical force
English > charm: 8 senses > verb 4, communication
Meaninginduce into action by using one's charm.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
ModelThey charm him into writing the letter
Example"She charmed him into giving her all his money"
Synonymsinfluence, tempt
Narrowermagnetize, mesmerize, mesmerise, magnetise, bewitch, spellbindattract strongly, as if with a magnet
BroaderpersuadeCause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action
Spanishincitar, influenciar, influir, tentar
Catalanincitar, influenciar, influir, temptar
Nounscharmattractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

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