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[ verb ] to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

Examples

: "The eye of the Ancient Mariner fascinated the wedding guest." Burton "The serpent fascinates its prey,..by the power of his eyes." Todd & Bowman

Used in print

(Jay Williams, The Forger....)

I was fascinated ; just listening to him made me feel intelligent .

2
[ verb ] cause to be interested or curious

Synonyms

intrigue

Used in print

(Los Angeles Times...)

For some compulsive reason which would have fascinated Dr._Freud , Communists of all shapes and sizes almost invariably impute to others the very motives which they harbor themselves .

Related terms

matter_to grab fascination

3
[ verb ] attract; cause to be enamored

Examples

"She captured all the men's hearts"

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