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Fascinate \Fas"ci*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fascinated}, p.
pr. & vb. n.. {Fascinating}.] [L. fascinare; cf. Gr.
?????????? to slander, bewitch.]
1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by
some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to
enchant.
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It has been almost universally believed that . . .
serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which
they are desirous to obtain. --Griffith
(Cuvier).
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2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm;
to captivate, as by physical or mental charms.
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There be none of the passions that have been noted
to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. --Bacon.

Syn: To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch;
attract.
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