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hypnotizing

VERB

put in trance; spellbind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anesthetize captivate fascinate mesmerize stupefy

STRONG

charm drug entrance induce magnetize narcotize soothe

WEAK

bring under control dull the will hold under a spell lull to sleep make drowsy make sleepy put to sleep subject tosuggestion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disenchant repel

STRONG

repulse turn off

WEAK

excite exhilarate incite inspire stimulate

Example Sentences

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For some the answer is easy–especially now that surfing property sites has become as hypnotizing as scrolling through Instagram or TikTok.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

It’s this hypnotizing thing that I would observe and take note of whenever I was on the same route.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Stewart slowly waved his finger across his face, as if hypnotizing viewers.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2025

The script’s ridiculous rationale — which our hero repeatedly intones like he’s hypnotizing us to believe it — is that certain beekeepers have pledged to prevent colony collapse, both apoidea and homo sapien.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2024

The rhythmic swing of their arms and legs is hypnotizing as they float by.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi