gorgonize
/ˈɡɔrɡənaɪz/
verb
- To have a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone, as if turning them to stone.
- The speaker's intense gaze seemed to gorgonize the entire audience.
- Her stunning beauty could gorgonize anyone who looked at her.
- The magician's trick was so amazing it seemed to gorgonize the crowd.