mesmerise

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemandes Aufmerksamkeit vollständig zu fesseln, ihn zu faszinieren oder in den Bann zu ziehen, oft wie durch Hypnose. Es kann auch im wörtlichen Sinne des Hypnotisierens verwendet werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of capturing someone's complete attention, fascinating or hypnotizing them.

1. Attract stronglyB2formal

   To capture someone's complete attention, as if by an irresistible force.

   Stark anziehen

   • The magician's performance mesmerised the entire audience.
   • She was mesmerised by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.
   • His storytelling ability mesmerised everyone in the room.

   Synonymebeguilecaptivateenchantenthrallentrancefascinaterivetspellbind

   Antonymeboredisgustrepel

2. Induce hypnosisC1formal

   To put someone into a trance-like state, typically through hypnotic suggestion.

   Hypnose einleiten

   • The therapist mesmerised the patient to help him recall forgotten memories.
   • He was mesmerised by the swinging pocket watch during the demonstration.
   • The stage hypnotist mesmerised several volunteers from the audience.

   Synonymehypnotisehypnotize

   Antonymeawakenreviverouse