What is another word for mesmerise?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛsməɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Mesmerise is a verb that suggests capturing the attention of someone or something completely. Identical words with the same connotation include fascinate, enchant, bewitch, captivate, charm and spellbind. Other synonyms that relate to mesmerise include entrance, transport, grip, involve, and engage. When we claim someone is mesmerised, we imply that the person has been compelled, as if under a spell, by a person, action, or thing. The word mesmerise also infers an explicit power of causing delight or joy. A mesmerising event, person, or story can have a profound impact on an individual, creating a strong emotional connection that lasts.

Synonyms for Mesmerise:

What are the hypernyms for Mesmerise?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Mesmerise

From the first contribution, in which an old lady was supposed to advertise for a professor of mesmerism-a discovery much talked about at that time-in order to mesmerise all the organs in her street, at so much per organ, down to the end, some scores of drawings were directed against his unnatural enemy, who literally drove him from house to house.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
The light in his blue eyes seemed to mesmerise men, to draw them, willing or unwilling, to him.
"With the Boer Forces"
Howard C. Hillegas
"The reflection of the fire scintillated on the round brass handle of the door, and, as she watched, it almost seemed to mesmerise her, but she watched still.
"Story of My Life, volumes 1-3"
Augustus J. C. Hare

Semantically related words: mesmerize, be mesmerized, be mesmerized by, mesmerize somebody, be mesmerized by somebody

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