verb
Meaning 1
To induce a state of hypnosis in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
hypnotise
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verb
Meaning 2
induce hypnosis in
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hypnotize, mesmerize, mesmerise
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sedate, calm, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise
Narrower terms: entrance, spellbind
History
Etymology
Derived from hypnot(ic) + -ise (verbal derivational suffix).