1. puts someone into a hypnotic trance or state of deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility
2. captivates or fascinates someone completely
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The therapist hypnotizes patients to help them overcome their fears.
• She hypnotizes volunteers during her stage show.
• The swinging pendulum hypnotizes anyone who stares at it too long.
• The beautiful sunset hypnotizes everyone on the beach.
• His smooth voice hypnotizes the audience during his speeches.
• The dancer’s graceful movements hypnotize the crowd.
• The magician hypnotizes his assistant as part of the act.