Pronunciation: /θrɔl/
noun a person who is under the control of another; a slave
A1 The princess was under the thrall of an evil sorcerer.
A2 The villagers were in thrall to the powerful dragon that terrorized their town.
B1 The young boy found himself in thrall to the captivating music of the street performer.
B2 The detective was determined to break free from the thrall of the criminal organization.
C1 The politician was accused of being in thrall to the interests of big corporations.
C2 The artist's work was so mesmerizing that it held everyone in thrall at the gallery exhibition.
verb to enslave or hold someone in bondage
A1 She was in thrall to his charm and couldn't resist his advances.
A2 The young boy was in thrall to the magician's tricks, mesmerized by every movement.
B1 The cult leader had the entire community in thrall, believing his every word without question.
B2 The artist's paintings held viewers in thrall, captivated by the depth of emotion in each stroke.
C1 The novel's intricate plot and well-developed characters kept readers in thrall until the very last page.
C2 The politician's charismatic speeches had the entire nation in thrall, leading to a landslide victory in the election.
formal The king held his subjects in thrall with his powerful speeches.
informal She was in thrall to his charm and couldn't resist his advances.
slang I'm totally thrall to this new video game, I can't stop playing it.
figurative The artist was in thrall to his muse, finding inspiration in every aspect of her being.
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