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Defenition of the word transfix

    • Defenition of the word transfix

      • To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing fear.
      • to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe: "The eye of the Ancient Mariner fascinated the wedding guest." Burton; "The serpent fascinates its prey,..by the power of his eyes." Todd & Bowman
      • pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
      • to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
      • pierce with a sharp stake or point
      • to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

    Synonyms for the word transfix

      • empale
      • fascinate
      • grip
      • impale
      • spellbind
      • spike

    Hyponyms for the word transfix

      • pin
      • spear

    Hypernyms for the word transfix

      • interest
      • pierce
      • thrust

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