hypnotize
/ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/
verb
- To put someone into a state of hypnosis, in which they are relaxed and open to suggestion.
- She tried to hypnotize her friend to help her remember a forgotten memory.
- The stage performer hypnotized several volunteers from the audience.
- A trained therapist can hypnotize a patient to help them stop smoking.
- To completely capture someone's attention; to fascinate or mesmerize.
- The beautiful sunset hypnotized us, and we stood watching in silence.
- The dancer's graceful movements hypnotized the entire crowd.
- The speaker's voice was so soothing that it hypnotized the audience.
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