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Hypnotise vs Entranced - What's the difference?

hypnotise | entranced |

As verbs the difference between hypnotise and entranced

is that hypnotise is while entranced is (entrance).

As an adjective entranced is

held at attention, as if by magic.

hypnotise

English

Alternative forms

* hypnotize (US )

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To induce somebody into a state of hypnosis.
  • Synonyms

    * mesmerise

    Derived terms

    * hypnotisability * hypnotisable * hypnotism * hypnotist

    entranced

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Held at attention, as if by magic.
  • * 1956 — , The City and the Stars , p 37
  • The entranced spectator was cut off from reality as long as the adventure lasted; it was as if he lived a dream yet believed he was awake.

    Synonyms

    * bedazzled, fascinated, hypnotized, spellbound

    Verb

    (head)
  • (entrance)