fascinate vs transfix

fascinate and transfix both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fascinate	No	No	Yes	No
transfix	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fascinate and transfix are synonyms defined as:

fascinate and transfix: to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe

Other synonyms of fascinate include grip, spellbind.

fascinate (verb)	transfix (verb)
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe	pierce with a sharp stake or point
attract; cause to be enamored	to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
cause to be interested or curious