fascinate (v)
transfix (v)
grip (v)
spellbind (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 37
def to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
examples The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
Frame - 9 Somebody ----s somebody
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
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Hypernym interest
Derivationally related form spellbind → spellbinder
Derivationally related form grip → grip
Derivationally related form fascinate → fascination; fascinate → fascination
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Derivationally related form fascination → fascinate; fascination → fascinate
Derivationally related form grip → grip
Derivationally related form spellbinder → spellbind
Hyponym interest

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