What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Hypnotize vs Mesmerized - What's the difference?

hypnotize | mesmerized |

As verbs the difference between hypnotize and mesmerized

is that hypnotize is to induce somebody into a state of hypnosis while mesmerized is (mesmerize).

As an adjective mesmerized is

spellbound or enthralled.

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

    mesmerized

    English

    Alternative forms

    * mesmerised (mostly British )

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Spellbound or enthralled.
  • Hypnotized.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (mesmerize)