1. to turn to stone or petrify; to make rigid or motionless, as if by a Gorgon's gaze
Usage: literary; often used figuratively
2. to stare at or regard with a fixed, intense gaze that intimidates or mesmerizes
Usage: literary; archaic

Examples

• The sudden accusation seemed to gorgonize him, leaving him speechless and immobile.
• Her piercing stare gorgonized the entire room into silence.
• Fear gorgonized the travelers as they encountered the ancient ruins.
• The critic's harsh review gorgonized the young artist's confidence.
• He stood gorgonized by the shocking news, unable to move or speak.
• The monster's gaze gorgonized its prey into helpless submission.