hypnotize
verb/ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/
Etymology Derived from hypnot(ic) + -ize (verbal derivational suffix).
1
To induce a state of hypnosis in.
- hypnotize a subject
- hypnotize into obedience
3 more examples
- be hypnotized by someone or something
- The magician claimed he could hypnotize anyone in the audience.
- She was hypnotized by the flickering flames of the fire.
- Synonyms
- mesmerize
- Derived terms
- dehypnotize, dickmatize, hypnotism, hypnotist, hypnotizability, hypnotizable, hypnotization, hypnotizee, hypnotizer, rehypnotize, unhypnotize
- Related terms
- hypnotic