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mesmerise

/ˈmez.mə.raɪz/

Tradução: Verbo usado para indicar a ação de capturar completamente a atenção de alguém, encantando, fascinando ou hipnotizando essa pessoa.

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verb

/ˈmez.mə.raɪz/C1formal
  • ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de capturar completamente a atenção de alguém, encantando, fascinando ou hipnotizando essa pessoa.

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.

    ptAtrair fortemente

    • 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.

    Sinônimosbeguilecaptivateenchantenthrallentrancefascinaterivetspellbind

    Antônimosboredisgustrepel

  2. Induce hypnosisC1formal

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

    ptInduzir hipnose

    • 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.

    Sinônimoshypnotisehypnotize

    Antônimosawakenreviverouse

Formas
  • mesmerised past participle
  • mesmerised past simple
  • mesmerising present participle
  • mesmerises third person singular