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TRANSFIXING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word transfixing. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word transfixing. (close relations)
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absorbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

captivating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

engrossing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

enthralling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

fascinating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

• capturing interest as if by a spell

gripping
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

intriguing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disturbingly provocative

• capable of arousing interest or curiosity

mesmerizing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

riveting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of arousing and holding the attention

spellbinding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attracting and holding interest as if by a spell

empale
verbv
verb

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

fascinate
verbv
verb

• cause to be interested or curious

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

• attract; cause to be enamored

grip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of grasping

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

• a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

• the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)

• worker who moves the camera around while a film or television show is being made

• an intellectual hold or understanding

• a flat wire hairpin whose prongs press tightly together; used to hold bobbed hair in place

verb

• hold fast or firmly

• to grip or seize, as in a wrestling match

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

impale
verbv
verb

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

• kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

spellbind
verbv
verb

• to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

• attract strongly, as if with a magnet

• put into a trance

spike
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a transient variation in voltage or current

• sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes

• fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn

• (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis

• a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline

• a very high narrow heel on women's shoes

• each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)

• a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)

• a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)

• any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object

• a large stout nail

verb

• stand in the way of

• pierce with a sharp stake or point

• secure with spikes

• bring forth a spike or spikes

• add alcohol to (beverages)

• manifest a sharp increase

Best Hypernyms For TRANSFIXING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for transfixing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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absorbing captivating enchanting engrossing enthralling fascinating gripping interest mesmerizing pierce riveting spellbinding

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