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- [mez-muh-rahyz, mes-]
- /ˈmɛz məˌraɪz, ˈmɛs-/
- /ˈmez.mə.raɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mez-muh-rahyz, mes-]
- /ˈmɛz məˌraɪz, ˈmɛs-/
Definitions of mesmerize word
- verb with object mesmerize to hypnotize. 1
- verb with object mesmerize to spellbind; fascinate. 1
- verb with object mesmerize to compel by fascination. 1
- noun mesmerize Hold the attention of (someone) to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them. 1
- transitive verb mesmerize fascinate, entrance 1
- transitive verb mesmerize hypnotize 1
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Origin of mesmerize
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 Mesmerize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mesmerize 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mesmerize
verb mesmerize
- hypnotize — to put in the hypnotic state.
- fascinate — to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall: a vivacity that fascinated the audience.
- stupefy — to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor.
- control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- grip — the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
Antonyms for mesmerize
verb mesmerize
- tire — Archaic. to dress (the head or hair), especially with a headdress.
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
- bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
- let go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- repel — to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
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