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hypnotize

/ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To cause (someone) to be in a trance, which is characterized by being unresponsive to external stimuli and highly responsive to the suggestions of the hypnotist.

    - "The hypnotist hypnotized the audience member and asked him to cluck like a chicken."
    - "After being hypnotized, the patient no longer felt pain during surgery."
  • Verb

    To subject to hypnosis.

    - "The magician hypnotized the volunteers before making them disappear."
    - "She hypnotized herself before undergoing a difficult medical procedure."

Synonyms

mesmerize
Rhymes
Words rhyming with hypnotize
entertains , chains , gains , pains , rains
Variants
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hypnotizabilities , hypnotizability , hypnotizable , hypnotize , hypnotized , hypnotizes , hypnotizing
Etymology
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Derived from the Greek word 'hypnos', meaning sleep.


Trivia
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  1. Hypnotize was the name of a popular song by Inner Circle, released in 1993.

  2. The longest recorded hypnosis session lasted over 100 hours.

  3. Some people are naturally more susceptible to hypnosis than others.

  4. Hypnosis has been used to help people quit smoking, lose weight, and overcome phobias.


Related Concepts
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  1. Hypnosis: A state of highly focused attention or concentration, often associated with relaxation, and heightened suggestibility.

  2. Hypnotist: A person who practices hypnosis, often to entertain or to help people with various issues.


Culture
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Hypnotize has been used extensively in various forms of entertainment, such as stage shows, magic acts, and even in movies. It has also been used in therapeutic settings, such as hypnotherapy, to help people overcome phobias, addictions, and other issues.

How to Memorize "hypnotize"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the word 'hypnotize' written in large letters. Visualize a person in a trance-like state, completely focused on a hypnotist's suggestions.
    - Visualize a stage show where a hypnotist is putting volunteers into a trance and making them perform strange tasks.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hypnotize' with relaxation, focus, and suggestibility.
    - Think of the word 'hypnotize' as meaning to put someone into a trance-like state.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help remember the meaning of 'hypnotize'. For example, 'Hypnotize' could stand for 'Hypnotic Processes Of New Thought Inducing Serenity'.
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