Thesaurus: fascinate

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1. v. t. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.
2. v. t. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms.
3. v. cause to be interested or curious
4. v. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
5. v. attract; cause to be enamored
6. 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant. It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. Griffith (Cuvier). 2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms. there be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewhich but love and envy. Bacon. Syn. -- To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch; attract.
7. v:100 v. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe