mesmerise

Other forms: mesmerised; mesmerising; mesmerises

Definitions of mesmerise
  1. verb
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
    synonyms: bewitch, magnetise, magnetize, mesmerize, spellbind
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    type of:
    charm, influence, tempt
    induce into action by using one's charm
  2. verb
    induce hypnosis in
    synonyms: hypnotise, hypnotize, mesmerize
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    types:
    entrance, spellbind
    put into a trance
    type of:
    calm, sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
    cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
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