Definition of mesmerize Mesmerize

/mɛˈzmɚajˌz/ - [mezmerayz] - mes•mer•ize

We found 5 definitions of mesmerize from 4 different sources.

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British English

mesmerise - /mˈɛsməɹˌa‍ɪz/

American English

mesmerize - /mɛˈzmɚajˌz/

What does mesmerize mean?

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Verb

mesmerizes, mesmerizing, mesmerized  

mesmerize - induce hypnosis in
  hypnotize, hypnotise, mesmerise
  sedate, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize, calm cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
  entrance, spellbind put into a trance
mesmerize - attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks"
  magnetize, mesmerise, magnetise, bewitch, spellbind
  influence, charm, tempt have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • mesmerize (v. t.)
    To bring into a state of mesmeric sleep.

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  • mesmerize, verb, present, 1st person singular of mesmerize (infinitive).
  • mesmerize, verb (infinitive).

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