01 v. t. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.
imp. & p. p.
Fascinated
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1.
To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.“It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain.” — Griffith (Cuvier).
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2.
To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms.“There be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy.” — Bacon.