hypnotize

hypnotize
/hip"neuh tuyz'/, v., hypnotized, hypnotizing.
v.t.
1. to put in the hypnotic state.
2. to influence, control, or direct completely, as by personal charm, words, or domination: The speaker hypnotized the audience with his powerful personality.
3. to frighten or startle so that movement is impossible: The headlights hypnotized the deer and it just stood staring at the oncoming car.
v.i.
4. to practice hypnosis; put or be able to put others into a hypnotic state.
Also, esp. Brit., hypnotise.
[1843; see HYPNOTISM, -IZE]

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