MESMERIZE


Meaning of MESMERIZE in English

— mesmerization , n. — mesmerizer , n.

/mez"meuh ruyz', mes"-/ , v.t., mesmerized, mesmerizing .

1. to hypnotize.

2. to spellbind; fascinate.

3. to compel by fascination.

Also, esp. Brit., mesmerise .

[ 1820-30; MESMER(ISM) + -IZE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .