hypnotize

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(Roget's IV) v.

1. [To put in a trance]

Syn. mesmerize, put to sleep, lull to sleep, dull the will, hold under a spell, entrance, bring under one's control, induce hypnosis, place in a trance, stupefy, drug, narcotize, soothe, psychologize, anesthetize, subject to suggestion, place under control, make drowsy or sleepy.

2. [To charm]

Syn. magnetize, captivate, entrance; see charm 1 , fascinate .

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(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) v.

spellbind, entrance, mesmerize, stupefy, bewilder, enchant, enthrall, charm, bewitch, sedate, put to sleep.