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enthral

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /-ˈθrɑːl/
    • /ɪnˈθrɔːl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /-ˈθrɑːl/

Definitions of enthral word

  • noun enthral (transitive) To hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate. 1
  • verb enthral If you are enthralled by something, you enjoy it and give it your complete attention and interest. 0
  • verb enthral to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate 0
  • verb enthral to hold as thrall; enslave 0
  • verb enthral (Transitive Verb) To make subservient; to enslave or subjugate. 0

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Parts of speech for Enthral

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enthral popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

enthral usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for enthral

verb enthral

  • captivate — If you are captivated by someone or something, you find them fascinating and attractive.
  • rivet — a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion.
  • charm — Charm is the quality of being pleasant or attractive.
  • mesmerise — to hypnotize.
  • beguile — If something beguiles you, you are charmed and attracted by it.

Antonyms for enthral

verb enthral

  • bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
  • disenchant — to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.
  • disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
  • incite — to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot.
  • repel — to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).

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