charm (
http://definr.com/charm)
n 1: attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates [syn:
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" [syn:
spell, {magic
spell}]
3: something believed to bring good luck [syn:
good luck charm]
v 1: attract; cause to be enamored; "She captured all the men's
hearts" [syn:
capture,
enamour,
trance,
catch,
becharm,
enamor,
captivate,
beguile,
fascinate,
bewitch,
entrance,
enchant]
2: control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft [syn:
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" [syn:
influence,
tempt]