spellbind

/ˌspɛlˈbaɪnd/

Other forms: spellbinding; spellbinds

Definitions of spellbind

1. verb

   put into a trance
   synonyms: entrance

   type of:

   hypnotise, hypnotize, mesmerise, mesmerize

   induce hypnosis in
2. verb

   to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
   synonyms: fascinate, grip, transfix

   type of:

   interest

   excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
3. verb

   attract strongly, as if with a magnet
   synonyms: bewitch, magnetise, magnetize, mesmerise, mesmerize

   type of:

   charm, influence, tempt

   induce into action by using one's charm