gorgonizes

/ˈɡɔrɡənaɪzɪz/
verb
  1. Third person singular present of gorgonize: has a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone.
    • The ancient myth says that Medusa gorgonizes anyone who meets her eyes.
    • The hypnotist gorgonizes his subjects with a single look.
    • Her powerful voice gorgonizes everyone in the theater.
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