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transfix Synonyms

Another word for transfix

Choosing another word for transfix depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.

Usage Example

"The audience was transfixed by the soloist's breathtaking performance."

Strongest
mesmerize
spellbind
rivet
hypnotize
Strong
captivate
enthrall
grip
fascinate
petrify
paralyze

• verb (Context 2)

To pierce with a sharp implement or weapon.

Usage Example

"The entomologist carefully used a fine pin to impale the preserved beetle onto the display board."

Strongest
impale
pierce
Strong
skewer
spear
spike
pin
stab
puncture

Opposites of transfix

The opposite of transfix shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bore
weary
See all opposites of transfix

• Nearby Words

transferor
transferral
transfiguration
transfix
transform
transformability
transformable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Transfix. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/transfix
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