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1. (v.t.) spellbind
to hold by or as if by a spell; enchant.

Etymology: (1800–10)

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1. (verb) fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
"The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"

2. (verb) magnetize, mesmerize, mesmerise, magnetise, bewitch, spellbind
attract strongly, as if with a magnet
"She magnetized the audience with her tricks"

3. (verb) entrance, spellbind
put into a trance

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