fascination
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/ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn/
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/ˌfæsɪˈneɪʃn/
a strong pull that makes something very interesting
The fascination of the game comes from trying to guess what your opponent is thinking.
the feeling of being very drawn to and interested in someone or something
They watched with horrified fascination as the snake came closer.