gorgonize

gor·gon·ize

G0201300 (gôr′gə-nīz′)tr.v. gor·gon·ized, gor·gon·iz·ing, gor·gon·iz·es To have a paralyzing or stupefying effect on.

gorgonize

(ˈɡɔːɡəˌnaɪz) or

gorgonise

vb (tr) to turn to stone

gor•gon•ize

(ˈgɔr gəˌnaɪz)

v.t. -ized, -iz•ing. to affect as a Gorgon might; hypnotize; petrify. [1600–10]

gorgonize

- To stare at with a petrifying look.See also related terms for stare.