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gorgonize

[ gawr-guh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, gor·gon·ized, gor·gon·iz·ing.
  1. to affect as a Gorgon; hypnotize; petrify:

    She felt trapped and totally helpless in his gorgonizing stare.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gorgonize1

First recorded in 1600–10; Gorgon + -ize

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