Fascination

n.	1.	The act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft; the exercise of a powerful or irresistible influence on the affections or passions; unseen, inexplicable influence. The Turks hang old rags . . . upon their fairest horses, and other goodly creatures, to secure them against fascination. - Waller.
	2.	The state or condition of being fascinated.
	3.	That which fascinates; a charm; a spell. There is a certain bewitchery or fascination in words. - South.

Noun	1.	fascination - the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror) Synonyms: captivation
	2.	fascination - a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual Synonyms: enchantment, enthrallment, captivation
	3.	fascination - the capacity to attract intense interest; "he held the children spellbound with magic tricks and other fascinations"

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