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1. Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
   "hypnotised by the press release";
   - fascinated, hypnotized, mesmerized, mesmerised [Brit], spellbound, spell-bound, transfixed

1. Induce hypnosis in
   "Many people do not believe it is possible to hypnotise instantaneously";
   - hypnotize, mesmerize, mesmerise [Brit]
    
2. Maintain the complete attention of (someone), e.g. because they are fascinated
   "She hypnotised the audience with her tricks";
   - magnetize, mesmerize, mesmerise [Brit], magnetise [Brit], bewitch, spellbind, hypnotize

See also: enchanted

Type of: calm, charm, influence, sedate, tempt, tranquilize [N. Amer], tranquillise [Brit], tranquillize

Encyclopedia: Hypnotised