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- pronunciation:
- ihn
thrawl
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
enthralls, enthrals, enthralling, enthraling, enthralled, enthraled |
| definition 1: |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate.
The clown's performance enthralled the children.I was enthralled with each new adventure in the series.- synonyms:
- captivate, charm, fascinate, mesmerize
- antonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- allure, bewitch, enchant, enrapture, hold, hypnotize, immerse, rivet, spellbind, transfix, transport
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| definition 2: |
to cause to be in bondage; enslave.
The invaders enthralled large numbers in the conquered lands.- synonyms:
- enslave, subjugate, yoke
- similar words:
- capture, control, dominate, enchain, fetter, imprison, indenture, shackle, trammel
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| related words: |
absorb, attract, charm, consume, entrance, grip, interest, intrigue, ravish |
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| derivations: |
enthralingly (adv.), enthrallingly (adv.), enthraler (n.), enthraller (n.), enthrallment (n.), enthralment (n.) |
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