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verb

To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

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Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
X
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
18
CEFR level
C1

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verb

  1. To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

    “The snake charmer fascinates the cobra”

verb

  1. Pierce with a sharp stake or point

    “Impale a shrimp on a skewer”

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The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
Impale a shrimp on a skewer

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