1. (verb) (-tia) to injure by spells, bewitch - inflicting physical and psychological harm and even death through spiritual powers.
He toa e whaiātia ko te pōtiki nā Tuwhawairihau! (M 2004:300). / A warrior bewitched is the son of Tuwhakairihau!
See also whaiwhaiā
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