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Synonyms & Similar Words
mesmerize
enthrall
captivate
enchant
charm
bewitch
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fascinate
hypnotize
entice
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rivet
absorb
engross
transfix
dazzle
spell
bind
entrance
transport
electrify
thrill
delight
entertain
amuse
divert
distract
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deceive
dupe
hoodwink
mesmer
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intrigue
mystify
enchantment
captivation
Meaning of Spellbind
The primary meaning of the word "Spellbind" is to hypnotize or enthrall someone, often with a power that is considered magical or supernatural.
Definitions
- To attract and hold the attention of someone very strongly, often by being extremely interesting or entertaining
- * To hypnotize or put someone into a trance, often with a power that is considered magical or supernatural
Etymology of Spellbind
The word "Spellbind" has its roots in Old English, with "spell" meaning a magical formula or incantation and "bind" meaning to tie or restrain
The word originally meant to bind someone with a spell, and over time its meaning expanded to include the idea of captivating or enthralling someone
Example Uses
- The magician's performance was so captivating that it spellbound the entire audience
- * The beautiful music spellbound the listeners, transporting them to a different world
- * The speaker's words were so powerful that they spellbound the crowd, leaving them in awe
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
bore
annoy
irritate
repel
disgust
offend
displease
disappoint
depress
sadden
dishearten
repulse
alienate
antagonize
offend
affront
insult
provoke
enrage
infuriate
exasperate
vex
disenchanted
disillusioned
unimpressed
unmoved
unaffected
unenthusiastic
uninterested