hypnotize
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transitive verb \-ˌtīz\hyp·no·tizedhyp·no·tiz·ing
Definition of HYPNOTIZE
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>
— hyp·no·tiz·abil·i·ty \ˌhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— hyp·no·tiz·able \ˈhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-bəl\ adjective
Examples of HYPNOTIZE
- The therapist hypnotized him and asked him questions about his traumatic experiences in the war.
- He can hypnotize people with his stare.
First Known Use of HYPNOTIZE
1843
hyp·no·tize
transitive verb (Medical Dictionary)hyp·no·tizedalso British ; hyp·no·tised; hyp·no·tiz·ingalso British ; hyp·no·tis·ing
Medical Definition of HYPNOTIZE
1
: to induce hypnosis in
2
: to influence by or as if by suggestion <a voice that hypnotizes its hearers>
—hyp·no·tiz·abil·i·ty also British hyp·no·tis·abil·i·ty \ˌhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; hyp·no·tiz·abil·i·ties
—hyp·no·tiz·able also British hyp·no·tis·able \ˈhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-bəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
Variants of HYPNOTIZE
hyp·no·tize also British hyp·no·tise \-ˌtīz\ (audio pronunciation)
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