mesmerize
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məˌraɪz, ˈmɛs- verb (used with object), mes·mer·ized, mes·mer·iz·ing.
1.
to hypnotize.
2.
to spellbind; fascinate.
3.
to compel by fascination.
Also, especially British, mes·mer·ise.
Related forms
mes·mer·i·za·tion, noun
mes·mer·iz·er, noun
un·mes·mer·ized, adjective
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| —vb | |
| 1. | a former word for hypnotize |
| 2. | to hold (someone) as if spellbound |
| mesmerise or mesmerise | |
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| mesmeri'zation or mesmerise | |
| —n | |
| mesmeri'sation or mesmerise | |
| —n | |
| 'mesmerizer or mesmerise | |
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| 'mesmeriser or mesmerise | |
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Word Origin & History
mesmerize
1829, back formation from mesmerism. Transferred sense of "enthrall" is first attested 1862. Related: Mesmerized; mesmerizing.
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Example sentences
These free performances mesmerize audiences with water and lights choreographed to music.
Their bright colors never cease to mesmerize me, breaking apart the drab palette of grays and whites that surround us.
Instead, he seemed to mesmerize them with his obvious inner struggle.
The light bulbs mesmerize as they turn brilliant purple, hot pink and royal blue.
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