hypnotize

verb
/ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/

Etymology

Derived from hypnot(ic) + -ize (verbal derivational suffix).

  1. derived from ὑπνωτικός
  2. derived from hypnoticus
  3. borrowed from hypnotique
  4. suffixed as hypnotize — “hypnotic + ize

Definitions

  1. To induce a state of hypnosis in.

    • hypnotize a subject
    • hypnotize into obedience
    • be hypnotized by someone or something

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