enthrall

• Verbe désignant l'action de captiver et de retenir complètement l'attention ou l'intérêt de quelqu'un, comme par magie.

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.

   Captiver

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

   Synonymesabsorbbewitchcaptivatecharmenchantfascinategripspellbindtransfix

   Antonymesboredisgustoffendrepel

2. Enslave or subjugateC1formal

   To make someone a slave or to hold in bondage.

   Asservir ou subjuguer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbindchainenslaveshacklesubjugateyoke

   Antonymesemancipatefreeliberaterelease