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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024hyp•no•tize /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -tized, -tiz•ing. - to put in a state of hypnosis.
- to fascinate:The cat was hypnotized by the string I dangled before her.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024hyp•no•tize (hip′nə tīz′),USA pronunciation v., -tized, -tiz•ing. v.t. - to put in the hypnotic state.
- to influence, control, or direct completely, as by personal charm, words, or domination:The speaker hypnotized the audience with his powerful personality.
- to frighten or startle so that movement is impossible:The headlights hypnotized the deer and it just stood staring at the oncoming car.
v.i. - to practice hypnosis;
put or be able to put others into a hypnotic state.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] hyp′no•tise′. hyp′no•tiz′a•ble, adj. hyp′no•tiz′a•bil′i•ty, n. |