transfix vs fascinate

transfix and fascinate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, transfix and fascinate are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of transfix include grip, spellbind.

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