Synonyms of captivates

captivates

verb

present tense third-person singular of captivate

as in fascinates

to attract or delight as if by magic

the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinates
• entices
• enchants
• seduces
• delights
• pleases
• magnetizes
• beguiles
• charms
• intrigues
• tempts
• kills
• lures
• draws
• bewitches
• interests
• allures
• pulls
• witches
• wiles
• disarms
• enthralls
• woos
• gratifies
• invites
• enthrals
• beckons
• enraptures
• appeals (to)
• entrances
• arrests
• solicits
• courts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• offends
• repels
• disgusts
• annoys
• displeases
• bores
• revolts
• irks
• wearies
• tires