| Verb | 1. | spellbind - to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"interest - excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of | |
| 2. | spellbind - attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks"influence, tempt, charm - induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money" | |
| 3. | spellbind - put into a trance | |