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transfixion (s) (noun), transfixions (pl)
1. That which holds a person motionless with amazement, awe, terror, etc.: The -30°C. temperature caused Mary to have a condition of transfixion; so, she stayed inside her warm house the whole day!
2. Fascination, captivation, enthrallment: The sight of the brand new car that Jake bought caused a transfixion of his family who were expecting to see a used car.
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