Bewitchment (noun)

The act of bewitching or the state of being bewitched; enchantment; spellbinding.

Origin:

Middle english, from bewitch + -ment.

Examples:

1. The villagers whispered of the bewitchment that seemed to have taken hold of the young woman.
2. The bewitchment was said to have come from a powerful sorceress.
3. Many people still believe in the power of bewitchment.
4. The bewitchment was broken when the sorcerer was defeated.
5. She was fascinated by the bewitchment that seemed to surround the ancient ruins.