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hypnotised

/ˈhɪp.nə.taɪzd/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˈhɪp.nə.taɪzd/

Describes a state of being in a trance or under the influence of hypnosis; also used figuratively to mean being completely captivated or fascinated by something.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает состояние транса или нахождения под воздействием гипноза; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения полной очарованности или увлечённости чем-либо.
  1. Fixated attention B2 informal

    Having one's attention completely captured or held, as if under a spell.

    • The audience was hypnotised by the magician's performance.
    • She sat hypnotised, watching the flames dance in the fireplace.
    • He was hypnotised by the rhythmic sound of the waves.

    🇷🇺Заворожённый

    Synonyms: captivatedentrancedfascinatedmesmerizedspellboundtransfixed

    Antonyms: distractedinattentiveunfocused

  • more hypnotised comparative form
  • most hypnotised superlative form

verb

hypnotizeB2formalcommon/ˈhɪp.nə.taɪz/

A verb used to indicate the act of putting someone into a state of hypnosis or trance, often for therapeutic or entertainment purposes.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по введению кого-либо в состояние гипноза или транса, часто в терапевтических или развлекательных целях.
  1. Induce a trance state B2 formal

    To put someone into a state of hypnosis, where they are highly responsive to suggestions.

    • The therapist hypnotized the patient to help him quit smoking.
    • She was hypnotized during the stage show and clucked like a chicken.
    • He can hypnotize people quickly using a swinging pocket watch.

    🇷🇺Ввести в транс

    Synonyms: entrancespellbind

  2. Fascinate or captivate B2 informal

    To completely capture someone's attention, as if they are in a trance.

    • The audience was hypnotized by the dancer's graceful movements.
    • Her beautiful voice hypnotized everyone in the room.
    • The flickering flames of the campfire seemed to hypnotize him.

    🇷🇺Завораживать

    Synonyms: captivatecharmenchantentrancefascinaterivetspellbindtransfix

    Antonyms: boredisgustdissuaderepelrepulse

  • hypnotised past participle
  • hypnotized past participle
  • hypnotised past simple
  • hypnotized past simple
  • hypnotising present participle
  • hypnotizing present participle
  • hypnotises third person singular
  • hypnotizes third person singular