hypnotize
[ hip-nuh-tahyz ]
/ ˈhɪp nəˌtaɪz /
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.
Also
especially British,
hyp·no·tise.
OTHER WORDS FROM hypnotize
Words nearby hypnotize
hypnosis,
hypnotherapy,
hypnotic,
hypnotism,
hypnotist,
hypnotize,
hypo,
hypo-,
hypoacidity,
hypoacusis,
hypoadenia
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British Dictionary definitions for hypnotized
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, nounMedical definitions for hypnotized
hypnotize
[ hĭp′nə-tīz′ ]
v.
To put a person into a state of hypnosis.