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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

transfixion

/trænsˈfɪksɪən/ noun · British & US
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What does transfixion mean?

noun

The state of being transfixed or fixed in a state of amazement or shock. A wound or injury that pierces or penetrates deeply.

Example

"The gruesome scene left the witnesses in a state of transfixion, unable to move or speak."

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