mesmerize
//ˈmez.mə.raɪz//
Verb
mesmerizeInfinitive
mesmerizePresent tense
mesmerizedPast tense
mesmerizedPast participle
mesmerizingPresent participle
mesmerizesThird-person singular
1
To capture and hold someone's complete attention as if by magic; to fascinate or spellbind.
The magician's performance mesmerized the entire audience.
2
To hypnotize someone, especially using techniques associated with Franz Mesmer.
The doctor mesmerized the patient to help her recall forgotten memories.