Fascinate

fas′i-nāt, v.t. to control by the glance: to charm: to captivate: to enchant, esp. by the evil eye.— adj. Fas′cinating , charming, delightful.— n. Fascinā′tion , the act of charming: power to harm by looks or spells: mysterious attractive power exerted by a man's words or manner: irresistible power of alluring: state of being fascinated. [L. fascināre , -ātum ; perh. allied to Gr. bask aine in , to bewitch.]