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Hypnotize vs Fascinate - What's the difference?

hypnotize | fascinate |

As verbs the difference between hypnotize and fascinate

is that hypnotize is to induce somebody into a state of hypnosis while fascinate is to evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone.

hypnotize

English

Alternative forms

* hypnotise (Commonwealth, not OED or Canada )

Verb

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

    • Synonyms

    * mesmerize

    Derived terms

    * hypnotizable * hypnotizability * hypnotism * hypnotist

    Related terms

    * hypnotic

    fascinate

    English

    Verb

    (fascinat)
  • To evoke an intense interest or attraction in someone
    • The flickering TV fascinated the cat.
  • To make someone hold motionless; to spellbind
    • We were fascinated by the potter's skill.
  • To be irresistibly charming or attractive to
    • Her gait fascinates all men.