transfix
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English
Definitions
verb
- To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
- To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
- To fix or impale.
noun
- A discontinuous affix, which occurs at more than one position in a word, typical of Semitic languages.
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Synonyms
empalegripfascinatespellbindimpalespikeengrossbefrightfreezebewitchpetrifyamazeaffrightkillmystifyawhape