Gorgonising

/ˈɡɔːɡonaɪzɪŋ/ verb (present participle)

Definition

The act of turning to stone, petrifying, or paralyzing someone through fear or fascination (British spelling).

Etymology

Present participle of 'gorgonise' with British '-ising' spelling. Standard gerund/continuous form.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' ending on verbs creates gerunds that let us talk about ongoing actions—'gorgonising' captures that moment when you're becoming paralyzed with awe or horror!

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