Grade 8

mesmerize (mes-mer-ize)

Definition


verb.
1 to induce a hypnotic trance in 2 to hold the attention or compel the obedience of as though by hypnotism

Example Sentence

The bright colors of the video game could mesmerize kids.

Synonyms

hypnotize; spellbound; captivate; enthrall

Antonyms

bore; ignore; lose attention

Rhymes

  • mesmerize