Predicate: transfix

Roleset id: transfix.01 , to make motionless, as if fixed, Source: , vncls: , framnet:

transfix.01: TRANSFIX-V NOTES: comparison with 'captivate'. Member of Vncls amuse-31.1. (from transfix.01-v)

Aliases:

AliasFrameNetVerbNet
transfix (v.)Cause_harm

Roles:

        Arg0-PAG: causer of transfixation (vnrole: 31.1-stimulus)
        Arg1-PPT: transfixed entity (vnrole: 31.1-experiencer)
        Arg2-MNR: instrument, if separate from arg 0

Example: transitive

        Colorful images transfixed John's gaze.

        Arg0: colorful images
        Rel: transfixed
        Arg1: John's gaze

Example: ARG1 and ARGmprd

        she transfixed him with a penetrating stare

        Arg0: