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hypnotise

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb hypnotise has 1 sense
  1. hypnotize, hypnotise, mesmerize, mesmerise - induce hypnosis in
    --1 is one way to sedate, calm, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise
    Derived forms: noun hypnotiser1, noun hypnosis1
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Something ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Term: Hypnotise

Definition:

1. (verb) To put someone into a state of hypnosis, usually by using a series of suggestions and techniques to induce a trance-like state of altered consciousness.

2. (verb) To captivate or fascinate someone, as if under a spell.

Examples:

1. Verb (Hypnotise - Inducing Hypnosis)

He learned how to hypnotise people by swinging a pendulum in front of their eyes.

The hypnotist used his soothing voice to hypnotise the audience and make them believe they were chickens.

She claimed the hypnotist could always hypnotise her into forgetting her own name.

2. Verb (Hypnotise - Fascinating)

The mesmerizing beauty of the painting seemed to hypnotise all who gazed upon it.

His smooth and enchanting music had the power to completely hypnotise his audience.

The mysterious storyline of the book hypnotised readers, making it difficult to put down.

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