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spellbind
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spell·bind  (splbnd)
tr.v. spell·bound (-bound), spell·bind·ing, spell·binds
To hold under or as if under a spell; enchant or fascinate.

[Back-formation from spellbound.]

spellbinding·ly adv.

spellbind [ˈspɛlˌbaɪnd]
vb -binds, -binding, -bound
(tr) to cause to be spellbound; entrance or enthral
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.spellbindspellbind - to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
interest - excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
2.spellbind - attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks"
influence, tempt, charm - induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
3.spellbind - put into a trance
hypnotise, hypnotize, mesmerise, mesmerize - induce hypnosis in


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