hypnotize

C2 Topic:Law & Government

Also spelled hypnotise

US /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/
verb Freq #23174

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb

    To induce a state of hypnosis in.

    Hypnotize a subject.

  2. 2
    verb

    induce hypnosis in

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 verb · to induce a state of... mesmerize
2 verb · induce hypnosis in mesmerisemesmerize

Etymology

Derived from hypnot(ic) + -ize (verbal derivational suffix).

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