fascinates

VERB

captivate, hold spellbound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animate attract beguile bewitch charm delight enamor enchant engage engross enrapture enthrall entice excite infatuate intoxicate intrigue mesmerize overwhelm please rivet seduce tantalize tempt thrill titillate transfix

STRONG

absorb allure arouse attach compel draw enslave ensnare entrance fire gladden hypnotize interest invite kindle lure overpower pique provoke ravish spellbind stimulate stir subdue transport win

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore deaden depress discourage disenchant disgust displease forget offend refuse reject repel repulse turn off

STRONG

calm deter dissuade free incite let go liberate prevent release stop

WEAK

disenthrall disinterest tire

Example Sentences

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The finish on the chunky, hexagonal ballpoint, originally designed in 1930s Germany, patinates with use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2016