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Definition of Spellbind
1. Verb. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
Exact synonyms: Fascinate, Grip, Transfix
Generic synonyms: Interest
Derivative terms: Fascination, Fascination, Grip, Spellbinder
Generic synonyms: Interest
Derivative terms: Fascination, Fascination, Grip, Spellbinder
2. Verb. Attract strongly, as if with a magnet. "She magnetized the audience with her tricks"
Exact synonyms: Bewitch, Magnetise, Magnetize, Mesmerise, Mesmerize
Generic synonyms: Charm, Influence, Tempt
Derivative terms: Magnet, Magnetization, Spellbinder
Generic synonyms: Charm, Influence, Tempt
Derivative terms: Magnet, Magnetization, Spellbinder
3. Verb. Put into a trance. "The performance is likely to spellbind Sue"
Exact synonyms: Entrance
Generic synonyms: Hypnotise, Hypnotize, Mesmerise, Mesmerize
Derivative terms: Entrancement, Spellbinder
Generic synonyms: Hypnotise, Hypnotize, Mesmerise, Mesmerize
Derivative terms: Entrancement, Spellbinder
Definition of Spellbind
1. v. t. To bind or hold by, or as if by, a spell or charm; to fascinate, esp. by eloquence of speech, as in a political campaign.
Definition of Spellbind
1. [v -BOUND, -BINDING, -BINDS]