Dictionary
hypnotize
verb hyp·no·tize \-ˌtīz\
: to put (a person) into a state of hypnosis
: to hold the attention of (someone) : to attract (someone) in a powerful or mysterious way
hyp·no·tizedhyp·no·tiz·ing
Full Definition of HYPNOTIZE
transitive verb
1
: to induce hypnosis in
2
: to dazzle or overcome by or as if by suggestion <a voice that hypnotizes its hearers> <drivers hypnotized by speed>
— hyp·no·tiz·abil·i·ty \ˌhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— hyp·no·tiz·able \ˈhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-bəl\ adjective
See hypnotize defined for English-language learners
See hypnotize defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of HYPNOTIZE
1843
HYPNOTIZE Defined for Kids
hypnotize
verb hyp·no·tize \ˈhip-nə-ˌtīz\
hyp·no·tizedhyp·no·tiz·ing
Definition of HYPNOTIZE for Kids
: to affect by or as if by hypnotism <Her beautiful voice hypnotized the audience.>
Medical Dictionary
hypnotize
transitive verb hyp·no·tize
hyp·no·tized also British hyp·no·tisedhyp·no·tiz·ing also British hyp·no·tis·ing
Medical Definition of HYPNOTIZE
1
: to induce hypnosis in
2
: to influence by or as if by suggestion <a voice that hypnotizes its hearers>
—hyp·no·tiz·abil·i·ty also British hyp·no·tis·abil·i·ty \ˌhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ noun, plural hyp·no·tiz·abil·i·ties
—hyp·no·tiz·able also British hyp·no·tis·able \ˈhip-nə-ˌtī-zə-bəl\ adjective
Variants of HYPNOTIZE
hyp·no·tize also British hyp·no·tise \-ˌtīz\
Learn More About HYPNOTIZE
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up hypnotize? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).