captivates

VERB

attract, enchant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beguile bewitch charm dazzle delight enrapture entertain enthrall fascinate gratify grip hypnotize infatuate intrigue mesmerize please seduce

STRONG

allure draw enamour enslave ensnare entrance hold hook lure magnetize spellbind take vamp win

WEAK

make a hit with rope in sweep off one's feet turn one on wile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoy bore depress disappoint disenchant disgust displease disturb forget offend pain refuse repel tire turn off upset

STRONG

dissuade fail free let go liberate lose reject release repulse stop

WEAK

disillusion

Example Sentences

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He made friends by being rational with his captivators which is the utmost exemplification of humanity.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2014

"Thee speaks the truth a second time," said Nathan Slaughter, snuffling and hesitating in his speech: "thee wicked enemies and captivators will never trouble thee more."

From Nick of the Woods by Bird, Robert M.