have (someone) under (one's) spell



have (someone) under (one's) spell

To be extremely fascinating, enchanting, or seductive to someone and have him or her under one's control or influence as a result. Our son has never acted out like this before. I think that new friend of his must have him under his spell. I would normally never rush into a relationship this quickly, but Susan has me completely under her spell. Such was the magnitude of the duchess's beauty that she has had countless men under her spell.
See also: have, spell

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Stanislavstah-nee-SLAHF (Russian)Czech, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Slovene, Serbian, Croatian, Medieval Slavic
WiltonWIL-tənEnglish
Connell['kɔnəl]
Rosheen-Irish
CherilynSHER-ə-linEnglish
RemusREE-məs (English)Roman Mythology, Romanian