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Definition of Hypnotize
1. Verb. Induce hypnosis in. "Sam cannot hypnotize Sue "
Specialized synonyms: Entrance, Spellbind
Generic synonyms: Calm, Sedate, Tranquilize, Tranquillise, Tranquillize
Derivative terms: Hypnosis, Hypnotiser, Hypnosis, Hypnotizer, Mesmer, Mesmer
Definition of Hypnotize
1. v. t. To induce hypnotism in; to place in a state of hypnotism.
Definition of Hypnotize
1. Verb. To induce somebody into a state of hypnosis. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hypnotize
1. [v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypnotize
Literary usage of Hypnotize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Hypnotism and hypnotic suggestion: A Scientific Treatise on the Uses and by American College of Sciences (1900)
"It is practically impossible to hypnotize a man who is not willing to do as you
... I shall endeavor to explain briefly how to hypnotize and how to awaken a ..."
2. The Perfect Course of Instruction in Hypnotism, Mesmerism, Clairvoyance by Sydney Blanchard Flower (1901)
"THE POWER TO hypnotize.—The power to hypnotize may be summarized as being the
power to command respect and obedience. For this reason, and because his ..."
3. Medicolegal Aspects of Moral Offenses by Léon Henri Thoinot, Arthur Wisswald Weysse (1911)
"Is it possible to hypnotize a subject in spite of himself? IN our last chapter
we said that the rape of an adult virgin girl or of a woman could be ..."
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