spellbind vs interest

interest vs spellbind

spellbind is not a noun while interest is a noun.

spellbind and interest both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spellbind	No	No	Yes	No
interest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, interest is a hypernym of spellbind; that is, interest is a word with a broader meaning than spellbind:

spellbind: to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
interest: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of

spellbind (noun)	interest (noun)
	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
	a reason for wanting something done
	the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
	a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
	(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
	a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
	(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

spellbind (verb)	interest (verb)
put into a trance	excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
attract strongly, as if with a magnet	be of importance or consequence
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe	be on the mind of

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