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Enthrall vs Spellbind - What's the difference?

enthrall | spellbind |

Spellbind is a synonym of enthrall.



As verbs the difference between enthrall and spellbind

is that enthrall is to hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate while spellbind is to attract one's attention as if by a magic spell.

enthrall

English

Alternative forms

* enthral (chiefly UK)

Verb

(en verb)
  • To hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate.
  • To make subservient; to enslave or subjugate.

    • Synonyms

    * (hold spellbound ): bewitch, captivate, charm, hold in awe, transfix * (make subservient ): enslave, subjugate

    spellbind

    English

    Verb

  • To attract one's attention as if by a magic spell.

    • Derived terms

    *spellbinding