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Spellbind (Verb)

Meaning 1

Put into a trance.

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • The magician's words seemed to spellbind the entire audience, rendering them motionless and silent.
  • Her voice was so soothing that it could spellbind anyone who listened to her sing.
  • The stunning view of the sunset spellbinds me every time I visit this place.
  • His storytelling abilities were remarkable, and he could spellbind a room full of people with just one tale.
  • The beautiful opera singer's enchanting performance spellbound the audience, and they gave her a standing ovation.

Synonyms

  • Entrance

Hypernyms

  • Hypnotize
  • Mesmerise
  • Mesmerize

Related Words

  • Spellbinder (noun)

Meaning 2

Attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The singer's powerful voice spellbound the crowd, drawing in everyone within earshot of her performance.
  • His enchanting storytelling ability allowed him to spellbind his young audience, keeping them quiet for hours.
  • The magician's illusions were so clever they seemed to spellbind the audience, leaving them questioning what was real.
  • Her passionate speech spellbound the conference attendees, convincing many to join her cause.
  • The fire dancer's mesmerizing routines seemed to spellbind the onlookers, who stood in silence as she performed.

Synonyms

  • Magnetise
  • Magnetize
  • Bewitch
  • Mesmerise
  • Mesmerize

Hypernyms

  • Tempt
  • Influence
  • Charm

Related Words

  • Spellbinder (noun)

Meaning 3

To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The magician's tricks spellbind the audience, leaving them breathless and wondering how he accomplished them.
  • Her fiery personality and charisma spellbind everyone in the room, drawing their full attention to her words.
  • The grandeur and majesty of the Grand Canyon spellbind even the most seasoned travelers, inspiring a sense of awe and reverence.
  • The intense stare of the lioness spellbind her prey, rendering it momentarily paralyzed as she prepares to strike.
  • As the astronauts step out onto the surface of Mars for the first time, the sheer magnitude of their achievement spellbinds the world.

Synonyms

  • Grip
  • Fascinate
  • Transfix

Hypernyms

  • Interest

Related Words

  • Spellbinder (noun)
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