Transfix (verb)

To hold the attention of someone so that they are unable to move or think, or to cause someone to be so affected.

Origin:

The word transfix comes from the late 16th century, from the latin words "trans" meaning across and "figere" meaning to fix. it means to hold the attention of someone so that they are unable to move or think, or to cause someone to be so affected.

Examples:

1. The snake's hypnotic gaze transfixed its prey.
2. The beauty of the landscape transfixed him and he couldn't take his eyes off it.
3. The accident transfixed the crowd and they couldn't move.
4. The singer's voice transfixed the audience and they were in awe.
5. The horror of the scene transfixed her and she couldn't move.