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- [mez-muh-rahyz, mes-]
- /ˈmɛz məˌraɪz, ˈmɛs-/
- /ˈmez.mə.raɪz/
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- [mez-muh-rahyz, mes-]
- /ˈmɛz məˌraɪz, ˈmɛs-/
Definitions of mesmerise word
- verb with object mesmerise to hypnotize. 1
- verb with object mesmerise to spellbind; fascinate. 1
- verb with object mesmerise to compel by fascination. 1
- noun mesmerise Non-Oxford British standard spelling of mesmerize. 1
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Origin of mesmerise
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; mesmer(ism) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Mesmerise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mesmerise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mesmerise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mesmerise
verb mesmerise
- hypnotise — to put in the hypnotic state.
- captivate — If you are captivated by someone or something, you find them fascinating and attractive.
- enthral — (transitive) To hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate.
- absorb — If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
- entrance — An opening, such as a door, passage, or gate, that allows access to a place.
Antonyms for mesmerise
verb mesmerise
- bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
- tyre — to furnish with tires.
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
- enliven — Make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
- let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
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