bezweren

Etymology
From, from. Equivalent to.

Verb

 * 1)  to control, to subdue
 * 2)  to enchant, to cast a spell over
 * 3)  to swear to uphold or observe
 * 4)  to swear about the truth of
 * 5)  to try to influence, especially in order to avert, by means of wards or spells