hypnotize

[ hip-nuh-tahyz ]
/ ˈhɪp nəˌtaɪz /
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verb (used with object), hyp·no·tized, hyp·no·tiz·ing.

to put in the hypnotic state.
to influence, control, or direct completely, as by personal charm, words, or domination: The speaker hypnotized the audience with his powerful personality.
to frighten or startle so that movement is impossible: The headlights hypnotized the deer and it just stood staring at the oncoming car.

verb (used without object), hyp·no·tized, hyp·no·tiz·ing.

to practice hypnosis; put or be able to put others into a hypnotic state.
Also especially British, hyp·no·tise.

Origin of hypnotize

First recorded in 1843; see origin at hypnotism, -ize

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Words nearby hypnotize

hypnosis, hypnotherapy, hypnotic, hypnotism, hypnotist, hypnotize, hypo, hypo-, hypoacidity, hypoacusis, hypoadenia

Words related to hypnotize

mesmerize, stupefy, captivate, fascinate, anesthetize, entrance, drug, soothe, charm, induce, narcotize, magnetize

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British Dictionary definitions for hypnotize

hypnotize

hypnotise

/ (ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to induce hypnosis in (a person)
to charm or beguile; fascinate

Derived forms of hypnotize

hypnotizable or hypnotisable, adjective hypnotizability or hypnotisability, noun hypnotization or hypnotisation, noun hypnotizer or hypnotiser, noun

Medical definitions for hypnotize

hypnotize
[ hĭp′nə-tīz′ ]

v.

To put a person into a state of hypnosis.

Other words from hypnotize

hyp′no•tiz′a•ble adj. hyp′no•ti•za′tion (-tĭ-zā′shən) n.