hyp·no·tize
ˈhip-nə-ˌtīz 
hypnotized; hypnotizing
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
ˌhipnəˌtīzəˈbilitē
: susceptibility to hypnotism
Examples of hypnotize in a Sentence
Verb
The therapist hypnotized him and asked him questions about his traumatic experiences in the war.
He can hypnotize people with his stare.
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Verb
That idea of true freedom that comes with financial stability hypnotized young men like Fergie.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
The solar phenomenon, which happens twice a year, is underway and skywatchers, photographers, tourists and New Yorkers are again hypnotized by the spectacle.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Spirits would become hypnotized by the bottles' bright colors and reflections, trapping them until the morning sunlight killed them.
—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Hypnotize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypnotize. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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hypnotize
verb
hyp·no·tize
ˈhip-nə-ˌtīz
hypnotized; hypnotizing
1
: to cause hypnosis in
2
: to deaden judgment or resistance by or as if by hypnotic suggestion
Medical Definition
hypnotize
transitive verb
hyp·no·tize
variants
also British hypnotise
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
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