Not any one of all theſe honord parts / Your Princely happes, and habites that do moue, / And as it were, enſorcell all the hearts / Of Chriſten kings to quarrell for your loue, […]
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Ensorcell
/ɛnˈsɔːs(ə)l/
Synonyms for "ensorcell" (3 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: enchant, fascinate, hypnotize.
- Sentence evidence is available for ensorcell, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ensorcell".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ensorcell"
Keep "ensorcell" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ensorcell" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ensorcell", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ensorcell" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
[H]e called into presence the kazees and the witnesses, and brought in the three Qurundeels, and brought in the first damsel, and her own sister who had been ensorceled, and he married the three to the three Qurundeels, who had informed him that they were kings, […]
Source: wiktionary
Juana Maria did not explain why the father had ensorcelled her nephew, though others told me he did it because the nephew had "damaged" ["deflowered"] the girl and then refused to marry her.
Source: wiktionary
Suroho defended his village by ensorceling enemies who tried to encroach on village land. […] Suroho was accused of ensorceling fellow villagers, and this made him so unpopular that his sons had to find wives in other villages.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ensorcell"?
Closest matches include enchant, fascinate, hypnotize.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ensorcell"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.