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Meaning of Hypnotize
to put someone into a state of hypnosis
Definitions
- to induce a state of hypnosis in someone, characterized by a heightened susceptibility to suggestion
- * to attract and hold the attention of someone, often to the exclusion of other things
Etymology of Hypnotize
The word "hypnotize" originates from the Greek words "hypnos" (sleep) and the suffix "-ize" (to make or cause), with the term "hypnotism" being coined in the 19th century to describe the practice of inducing a state of hypnosis
Historically, the concept of hypnosis dates back to ancient civilizations, but the modern understanding and terminology emerged in the late 18th and 19th centuries
Example Uses
- The magician's tricks seemed to hypnotize the audience, who watched in awe
- * The therapist used hypnosis to help her patient overcome their phobia
- * The swirling patterns on the screen began to hypnotize me, making me feel dizzy