English noun: trance | |||
1. | trance (state) a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation | ||
Synonyms | enchantment, spell | ||
Broader (hypernym) | mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | captivation, fascination, possession | ||
2. | trance (cognition) a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep | ||
Broader (hypernym) | unconsciousness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ecstatic state, hypnotic trance, religious trance | ||
English verb: trance | |||
1. | trance (emotion) attract; cause to be enamored | ||
Samples | She captured all the men's hearts. | ||
Synonyms | becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | appeal, attract | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hold, work | ||