HYPNOTIZE


Meaning of HYPNOTIZE in English

(~s, hypnotizing, ~d)

Note: in BRIT, also use 'hypnotise'

1.

If someone ~s you, they put you into a state in which you seem to be asleep but can still see, hear, or respond to things said to you.

A hypnotherapist will ~ you and will stop you from smoking...

VERB: V n

2.

If you are ~d by someone or something, you are so fascinated by them that you cannot think of anything else.

He’s ~d by that black hair and that white face...

Davey sat as if ~d by the sound of Nick’s voice.

= mesmerize

VERB: usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed

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