thrall
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In thrall to her mission, June rents a dusty, disheveled storage room in town.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The author was in awe of his father, at once afraid of him and in thrall to his boundless charisma and movie-star looks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Among other things, a customer in thrall to a fraudster will sometimes foil their own bank’s attempts to prevent them from sending money to a criminal.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025
He is no longer in thrall to policy and personnel choices.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2025
At the field a heavy silence prevailed, overpowering motion like a ruthless, insensate spell holding in thrall the only beings who might break it.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Vocabulary lists containing thrall
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
