hypnotize
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/ˈhɪpnətaɪz/
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/ˈhɪpnətaɪz/
to make someone unable to control their actions by using hypnosis
The magician claimed he could hypnotize someone to forget their name.
to make someone give all their attention to something because it is so interesting
She could hypnotize a crowd with her compelling storytelling.