(v. t.) To besiege; to beset.

absorb absorb the attention arrest be remembered bedevil beset bewitch burden catch charm compel control crush one demonize devilize diabolize dominate drive enchant engage engage the attention engage the mind engage the thoughts engross engross the mind engross the thoughts enthrall exercise exhaust fascinate grab grip hant harass haunt haunt the memory hex hold hold spellbound hold the interest hoodoo hypnotize immerse impel infatuate involve involve the interest jinx make an impression mesmerize monopolize never be forgotten not let go occupy occupy the attention oppress overlook penetrate plague possess preoccupy prey on rankle sink in spellbind spook take over take up tire torment voodoo wear out wear upon one weary weigh upon weight down witch