Synonyms of hypnotize

hypnotize

verb

ˈhip-nə-ˌtīz 

as in to fascinate

to hold the attention of as if by a spell

the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinate
• enchant
• mesmerize
• grip
• arrest
• thrill
• enthrall
• spellbind
• bedazzle
• catch up
• entrance
• bewitch
• charm
• beguile
• involve
• enrapture
• engage
• engross
• absorb

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hypnotize

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. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026

But the key to success is not being hypnotized by South Florida. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026

Kleinert thinks there must be some sort of Stockholm Syndrome at play that deserves to be researched, and Hyland described it as almost feeling hypnotized. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026