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transfixes

The correct spelling is transfixes.

How to pronounce transfixes

verb

Say it like: Tra-nsf-ixe-s

The correct spelling is transfixes. To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
  2. 2.To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
  3. 3.To fix or impale.

noun

  1. 1.A discontinuous affix, which occurs at more than one position in a word, typical of Semitic languages.

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