hypnotize

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes

Also spelled hypnotise

US /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ See IPA manual

Freq #23174

Meanings

1

verb
To induce a state of hypnosis in.

Hypnotize a subject.
2

verb
induce hypnosis in

Verb forms

Verb forms are not available for this word yet.

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).

Topics

Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives

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