mesmerise

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) 1. To hold the complete attention of (someone) to the exclusion of everything else; to fascinate or captivate utterly. This meaning describes the power to attract and hold someone's interest as if by a spell. 2. To hypnotize. This is a more literal, historical meaning referring to inducing a hypnotic trance, named after Franz Mesmer. Usage The verb "mesmerise" (also...