gorgonize

/ˈɡɔrɡənaɪz/
verb
  1. 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.
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