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Looking for an English term or expression that describes a man who has been charmed and subjugated by a woman

English Language & Usage Asked by phantom83 on June 11, 2021

Like, a word or term for the resultant state of a man who has been completely charmed by a woman and brought under her control, or even a term for the act wherein a woman renders a man in such a state. Is there anything at all?

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There are many words or phrases that have overtones of being dominated rather than charmed but I can only suggest three that have a more positive feeling of being delightfully charmed:

bewitched

from bewitch = to attract or interest someone a lot so that you have the power to influence them

Cambridge dictionary

captivated

from captivate = to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, charming, or attractive

Cambridge dictionary

enchanted = made to feel delightfully pleased or charmed; placed under or as if under a magic spell

Merriam Webster

Of these three I like captivated because it lacks the connotations of magic that sometimes accompany enchanted or bewitched

The woman enchants, bewitches or captivates.

Correct answer by Anton on June 11, 2021

I'd say "he has become his wife's puppet". Not specific for the situation described in the OP, a puppet refers to "anyone whose behavior is determined by the will of others". TFD

or

  • He has become "a meek" or "submissive husband".
  • meek - easily imposed on; submissive.

Answered by Centaurus on June 11, 2021

Some more positive words could be:

  • wooed
  • enamored
  • swept off his feet

Others with some negative undertones:

  • sugaring

Answered by harshikerfuffle on June 11, 2021

A vamp is a

a woman who uses her charm or wiles to seduce and exploit men. (Websters)

"Vamped", may well describe what you're looking for.

Answered by Jim Simson on June 11, 2021

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