transfix

Verb
  1. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe (synset 201825070)
    "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
    is a type of: interest - excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
    same as: fascinate, grip, spellbind
  2. Pierce with a sharp stake or point (synset 201446945)
    "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
    is a type of: pierce, thrust - penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
    subtypes:
    • pin - pierce with a pin
    • spear - pierce with a spear
    same as: empale, impale, spike

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