Făs'çi-nāte, v. t.
[imp. & p. p. FASCINATED; p. pr. & vb. n. FASCINATING.] [Lat. fascinare, Gr. βασ-καίνειν; It. fascinare, Sp. fascinar, Fr. fasciner.]
Sense 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant.
Sense 2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate.
There be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. Bacon.
Synonyms—To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch.