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gorgonize
CIDE DICTIONARY
gorgonize, v. t.
To have the effect of a Gorgon upon; to turn into stone; to petrify. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
gorgonize, v.tr. (also -ise)
1 stare at like a gorgon.
2 paralyse with terror etc.
1 stare at like a gorgon.
2 paralyse with terror etc.
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