Verb: hypnotize 'hip-nu,tIz
- Induce hypnosis in
"The therapist was able to hypnotize the patient quickly";
- hypnotise [Brit], mesmerize, mesmerise [Brit]
- Maintain the complete attention of (someone), e.g. because they are fascinated
"She hypnotized the audience with her tricks";
- magnetize, mesmerize, mesmerise [Brit], magnetise [Brit], bewitch, spellbind, hypnotise [Brit]
Derived forms: hypnotizes, hypnotized, hypnotizing
Type of: calm, charm, influence, sedate, tempt, tranquilize [N. Amer], tranquillise [Brit], tranquillize
Encyclopedia: Hypnotize