to damage, injure, or have a bad effect on someone or something
Too much sun can harm your skin.
She would never harm an animal.
✦ Old English hearmian “to hurt, damage,” derived from the noun hearm.
to please or attract someone greatly
The comedian quickly charmed the audience with his stories.
Her kindness never fails to charm new students.
to control, influence, or protect by magic
The sorcerer charmed the guards so they would fall asleep.
In the fairy tale, the princess charmed the dragon with a lullaby.
