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View usage for: (trænsfɪks) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense transfixes, present participle transfixing, past tense, past participle transfixedverbIf you are transfixed by something, it captures all of your interest or attention, so that you are unable to think of anything else or unable to act. We were all transfixed by the images of the war. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: stun, hold, fascinate, paralyse More Synonyms of transfix transfixed adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE after verb] Her eyes were transfixed with terror. For hours he stood transfixed. More Synonyms of transfix transfix in British English (trænsˈfɪks) verbWord forms: -fixes, -fixing, -fixed or -fixt (transitive)1. to render motionless, esp with horror or shock 2. to impale or fix with a sharp weapon or other device 3. medicine to cut through (a limb or other organ), as in amputation Derived forms transfixion (trænsˈfɪkʃən) noun Word origin C16: from Latin transfīgere to pierce through, from trans- + fīgere to thrust in transfix in American English (trænsˈfɪks) verb transitive1. to pierce through with or as if with something pointed 2. to fasten in this manner; impale 3. to make motionless, as if impaled transfixed with horror Derived forms transfixion (transˈfixion) (trænsˈfɪkʃən) noun Word origin < L transfixus, pp. of transfigere, to transfix < trans-, trans- + figere, to fix Examples of 'transfix' in a sentencetransfix Definition to make (someone) motionless, esp. with horror or shock We were all transfixed by the images of war. Synonyms stun hold stop dead root to the spot engross rivet the attention of spellbind halt or stop in your tracks Opposites bore , tire , fatigue , weary Definition to pierce (a person or animal) through with a pointed object Synonyms fix spit run through transpierce Additional synonymsDefinition to attract and delight by arousing interest She fascinated us, on and off stage. Synonyms entrance, delight, charm, absorb, intrigue, enchant, rivet, captivate, enthral, beguile, allure, bewitch, ravish, transfix, mesmerize, hypnotize, engross, enrapture, interest greatly, enamour, hold spellbound, spellbind, infatuateDefinition to hold the attention of (someone) completely He's hypnotized by that black hair and that white face. Synonyms fascinate, absorb, entrance, magnetize, spellbind Definition to pierce through or fix with a sharp object I had to go to hospital after impaling my foot on a railing spike. Synonyms pierce, stick, run through, spike, lance, spear, skewer, spit, transfix- transcript
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Additional synonymsDefinition to fascinate and hold spellbound There was something about her which mesmerized him. Synonyms entrance, fascinate, absorb, captivate, grip, enthral, hypnotize, magnetize, hold spellbound, spellbind Definition to make immobile He was paralysed with fear. Synonyms freeze, stun, numb, petrify, transfix, stupefy, halt, stop dead, immobilize, anaesthetize, benumbDefinition to stun or daze with fear His story petrified me. Synonyms terrify, horrify, amaze, astonish, stun, appal, paralyse, astound, confound, transfix, stupefy, immobilize, dumbfoundDefinition to pierce a hole in (something) with a sharp object The bullet punctured his stomach. Synonyms pierce, cut, nick, penetrate, prick, rupture, perforate, impale, bore a hole (in) Definition to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer Splinters from that impact had skewered his right calf. Synonyms pierce, gore, impale, spike, spear, bayonetDefinition a weapon consisting of a long pole with a sharp point Spearing fish was a traditional way to hunt. Synonyms gore, pierce, lance, bayonet, impale |