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单词 hypnotizes
释义

hypnotize

verb

hyp·​no·​tize ˈhip-nə-ˌtīz How to pronounce hypnotize (audio)
hypnotized; hypnotizing

transitive verb

1
: to induce hypnosis in
2
: to dazzle or overcome by or as if by suggestion
a voice that hypnotizes its hearers
drivers hypnotized by speed
hypnotizability
ˌhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce hypnotize (audio)
noun
hypnotizable
ˈhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-bəl How to pronounce hypnotize (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

  • arrest
  • bedazzle
  • catch up
  • enchant
  • enthrall
  • enthral
  • fascinate
  • grip
  • mesmerize
  • spellbind
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Example Sentences

The therapist hypnotized him and asked him questions about his traumatic experiences in the war. He can hypnotize people with his stare.
Recent Examples on the Web The theory proposes that messages encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to take other precautions are part of a shadowy attempt to hypnotize the masses to fall in line. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2022 Hanging from a chandelier from only her neck and later from only her angle, Rohozhyna delivered a fluid, suspended routine that seemed to hypnotize anyone watching. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022 This is all starting to sound less like a mindfulness exercise and more like an attempt by the actor to hypnotize you, or maybe induct you into some kind of cult. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 20 June 2022 But this only ties into the film’s thematic thread about the slipperiness of memory and how charismatic people can almost hypnotize us into not believing the evidence of our eyes. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2022 The leak even mentions MJ reading a newspaper report to Peter that says Spider-Man might have the power to hypnotize women. Chris Smith, BGR, 25 Aug. 2021 The kind that brims with superhero energy, that can dominate the stage and hypnotize the masses? Michael J. Seidlinger, Wired, 24 June 2021 As expected, Shayna Baszler’s mystique as a real-life shoot-fighter took a blow by the end of this match, which saw Alexa Bliss hypnotize and control Nia Jax. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Those experiences remind him of a D.J.’s ability to guide and almost hypnotize a receptive crowd. Eric Ducker, New York Times, 8 June 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hypnotize

verb

hyp·​no·​tize ˈhip-nə-ˌtīz How to pronounce hypnotize (audio)
hypnotized; hypnotizing
: to affect by or as if by hypnotism
Her beautiful voice hypnotized the audience.

Medical Definition

hypnotize

transitive verb

hyp·​no·​tize
variants also British hypnotise
-ˌtīz How to pronounce hypnotize (audio)
hypnotized also British hypnotised; hypnotizing also British hypnotising
1
: to induce hypnosis in
2
: to influence by or as if by suggestion
a voice that hypnotizes its hearers

hypnotizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of hypnotize
as in fascinates
to hold the attention of as if by a spell the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • fascinates
  • enchants
  • mesmerizes
  • enthralls
  • bedazzles
  • enthrals
  • grips
  • thrills
  • spellbinds
  • arrests
  • enraptures
  • bewitches
  • beguiles
  • catches up
  • entrances
  • charms
  • involves
  • engages
  • engrosses
  • absorbs
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