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Similar - more precisely another term for "enslaved". The subtle distinction in my mind is that enslavement is forceful, while enthrallment is more like people
by Moissanite 4y ago
Similar - more precisely another term for "enslaved". The subtle distinction in my mind is that enslavement is forceful, while enthrallment is more like people voluntarily baring their neck to a vampire, hoping for dark powers.
- wlll 4y agoThis isn't really true, it means "capture the fascinated attention of". A child could be enthralled by a jigsaw puzzle. You could argue that their attention has somehow been enslaved, but I can't recall ever hearing or reading any phrasing quite like it.
- Moissanite 4y agoSee my other reply; it is true according to https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthrall https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthrall