verb
Meaning 1
To induce a state of hypnosis in.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- hypnotize a subject
- hypnotize into obedience
- be hypnotized by someone or something
- The magician claimed he could hypnotize anyone in the audience.
- She was hypnotized by the flickering flames of the fire.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided