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mesmerize

UK
/ˈmɛzməraɪz/
US
/ˈmɛzməraɪz/
mesmerizeverb
mesmerized
Past Simple
mesmerized
Past Participle
mesmerizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɛzməraɪz/
US
/ˈmɛzməraɪz/
Translations
fascinerSens général : retenir toute l’attention, captiver.
The magician's performance was so captivating that it mesmerized the entire audience.
La performance du magicien était si captivante qu’elle a fasciné tout le public.
Additional translations
hypnotiserSens littéral : plonger quelqu’un dans un état proche de l’hypnose.
Definitions
To hold the attention of someone to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them.
The magician's performance was so captivating that it mesmerized the entire audience.
To hypnotize someone.
The therapist used a gentle voice to mesmerize the patient into a state of relaxation.
Synonyms
captivate
enthrall
fascinate
spellbind
hypnotize
charm
bewitch
enchant
mesmerizepast participle
Definitions
Fascinated or entranced, as if hypnotized.
The children sat in mesmerized silence as the story unfolded.
mesmerizegerund / present participle
Definitions
Captivating; holding complete attention.
She gave a mesmerizing performance that left the audience speechless.
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