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

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

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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spellbind

speldrin
speldrins
spelds
spelean
spelencephaly
speleological
speleologies
speleologist
speleologists
speleology
spelk
spelks
spell
spell
spell-checker
spellbind (current term)
spellbinder
spellbinders
spellbinding
spellbindingly
spellbinds
spellbound
spelldown
spelldowns
spelled
speller
spellers
spellful
spelling
spelling

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