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enthral

verb

/ɪnˈθrɔːl/

Meaning

To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.

The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.

captivate, fascinate, charm, mesmerize

bore, repel, displease

enthral the audience, deeply enthral, enthral completely

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

To obstruct or delay the progress of something

to become less severe, harsh, or strict

To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.

to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.