v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Fascinated p. pr. & vb. n.. Fascinating ] [ L. fascinare; cf. Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_; to slander, bewitch. ] 1. To influence in an uncontrollable manner; to operate on by some powerful or irresistible charm; to bewitch; to enchant. [ 1913 Webster ] It has been almost universally believed that . . . serpents can stupefy and fascinate the prey which they are desirous to obtain. Griffith (Cuvier). [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To excite and allure irresistibly or powerfully; to charm; to captivate, as by physical or mental charms. [ 1913 Webster ] There be none of the passions that have been noted to fascinate or bewitch but love and envy. Bacon. Syn. -- To charm; enrapture; captivate; enchant; bewitch; attract. [ 1913 Webster ] |