'Mesmerize' definitions:
Definition of 'mesmerize'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Mesmerize'
From: GCIDE
- Mesmerize \Mes"mer*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mesmerized; p. pr. & vb. n. Mesmerizing.] [Also spelled mesmerise.]
- 1. To bring into a state of mesmeric sleep; to hypnotize. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To produce an intense fascination in; to spellbind. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'mesmerize'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- absorb,
- absorb the attention,
- anesthetize,
- arrest,
- becharm,
- beguile,
- bewitch,
- captivate,
- carry away,
- cast a spell,
- catch,
- catch up,
- charm,
- dominate,
- dope,
- drug,
- enchant,
- engage,
- engage the attention,
- engage the mind,
- engage the thoughts,
- engross,
- engross the mind,
- engross the thoughts,
- enrapture,
- enravish,
- enthrall,
- entrance,
- exercise,
- fascinate,
- grab,
- grip,
- hold,
- hold spellbound,
- hold the interest,
- hypnotize,
- immerse,
- infatuate,
- intrigue,
- involve,
- involve the interest,
- lull to sleep,
- magnetize,
- monopolize,
- narcotize,
- obsess,
- occupy,
- occupy the attention,
- preoccupy,
- put to sleep,
- put under,
- rock to sleep,
- sedate,
- spell,
- spellbind,
- take up,
- trance,
- transport,
- vamp,
- witch