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to transfix
01
to pierce with a sharp point
Transitive: to transfix sth
Examples
In mythology, the hero transfixed the dragon's heart with a spear.
02
to cause someone or something to become motionless, often by shock, awe, or intense concentration
Transitive: to transfix sb/sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
transfix
3rd person singular
transfixes
Present participle
transfixing
Past simple
transfixed
Past participle
transfixed
Examples
The mesmerizing performance on stage transfixed the audience, holding them spellbound.
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