— 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 ]
— 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 . 2012