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Transfixes

To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.

📖 Definitions of "Transfixes"

verb
  1. 1

    To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.

  2. 2

    To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.

  3. 3

    To fix or impale.

noun
  1. 1

    A discontinuous affix, which occurs at more than one position in a word, typical of Semitic languages.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Transfixes"

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WordDefinition
empaleverb(transitive) To make pale.
gripverb(transitive or intransitive) To take hold (of), particularly with the hand.
fascinateverbTo evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.
spellbindverb(transitive) To captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.
impaleverb(transitive) To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
spikeverbTo fasten with spikes, or long, large nails.
mesmerizesverbTo spellbind; to enthrall.
captivatesverb(figuratively) To attract and hold (someone's) attention and interest; to charm, to entrance, to fascinate, to enchain.
beguilesverb(transitive) To charm, delight or captivate.
hypnotizesverb(transitive) To induce a state of hypnosis in.
reanimatesverb(ambitransitive) To restore (someone or something) to animation or life; to come back to animation or life.
bewitchesverb(transitive) To fascinate or charm.
mesmerisingverbAlternative spelling of mesmerizing [Exercising mesmerism on; spellbinding; enthralling.]
rivetingverbCommanding the attention of spectators.
illuminesverbSynonym of illuminate.
enraptureverb(transitive) To fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate or captivate.
scintillatesverb(intransitive) To give off sparks; to shine as if emanating sparks; to twinkle or glow.
beholdsverb(transitive) To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.
rousesverbRouses Markets is a chain of grocery supermarkets in the U.S. states of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.
desolatingverbCausing anguish and despair.

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