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1. pierce with a sharp stake or point (verb.contact)

hypernym	:	pierce, thrust,
definition	:	penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument (verb.contact)

hyponym	:	pin,
definition	:	pierce with a pin (verb.contact)

hyponym	:	spear,
definition	:	pierce with a spear (verb.contact)

2. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe (verb.emotion)

hypernym	:	interest,
definition	:	excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of (verb.emotion)

3. pierce with a sharp stake or point (verb.contact)

derivation	:	impalement,
definition	:	the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture (noun.act)

derivation	:	spike,
definition	:	a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal) (noun.artifact)

4. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe (verb.emotion)

derivation	:	fascination,
definition	:	the capacity to attract intense interest (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	grasp, grip,
definition	:	an intellectual hold or understanding (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	spellbinder,
definition	:	an orator who can hold his listeners spellbound (noun.person)

derivation	:	captivation, fascination,
definition	:	the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) (noun.state)

5. pierce with a sharp stake or point (verb.contact)

derivation	:	impalement,
definition	:	the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture (noun.act)

derivation	:	spike,
definition	:	a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal) (noun.artifact)

6. to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe (verb.emotion)

derivation	:	fascination,
definition	:	the capacity to attract intense interest (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	grasp, grip,
definition	:	an intellectual hold or understanding (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	spellbinder,
definition	:	an orator who can hold his listeners spellbound (noun.person)

derivation	:	captivation, fascination,
definition	:	the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) (noun.state)