enthrall

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemandes volle Aufmerksamkeit oder sein Interesse zu fesseln und festzuhalten, als geschähe es durch Magie; auch: jemanden in seinen Bann ziehen oder begeistern.

A verb used to indicate the act of capturing and holding someone's complete attention or interest, as if by magic.

1. Capture attentionB2formal

   To capture and hold the complete attention of someone; to fascinate.

   Aufmerksamkeit fesseln

   • The magician's performance enthralled the entire audience.
   • Her storytelling skills enthralled the children for hours.
   • The documentary enthralled viewers with its stunning visuals.

   Synonymeabsorbbewitchcaptivatecharmenchantfascinategripspellbindtransfix

   Antonymeboredisgustoffendrepel

2. Enslave or subjugateC1formal

   To make someone a slave or to hold in bondage.

   Versklaven

   • The ancient empire sought to enthrall conquered peoples.
   • He felt enthralled by his debts and obligations.
   • The tyrant's goal was to enthrall the entire region.

   Synonymebindchainenslaveshacklesubjugateyoke

   Antonymeemancipatefreeliberaterelease