charismatize

cha·ris·ma·tize

[kuh-riz-muh-tahyz] verb, cha·ris·ma·tized, cha·ris·ma·tiz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to impress or influence by charisma.
verb (used without object)
2.
to impress or influence people by charisma.
Also, especially British, cha·ris·ma·tise.


Origin:
charismat(ic) + -ize

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