Definitions

1. verb

to attract and hold the attention of (someone) forcibly or by some form of deception

“The hypnotist attempted to disthrall the audience with a mesmerizing performance.”

2. verb

to hold (someone) captive or under one’s control, especially by magical means

“In folklore, a sorcerer might attempt to disthrall a village with a spell.”

3. noun

a spell or magical incantation used to captivate or control someone

“The witch’s disthrall on the young man was so strong that he couldn’t resist her commands.”