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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