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Mesmerize vs Mesmeric - What's the difference?

mesmerize | mesmeric |

As a verb mesmerize

is to exercise mesmerism on; to spellbind; to enthrall.

As an adjective mesmeric is

of or relating to mesmerism or mesmerization.

mesmerize

English

Alternative forms

* mesmerise (UK)

Verb

(mesmeriz)
  • To exercise mesmerism on; to spellbind; to enthrall.
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    Synonyms

    * (exercise mesmerism on) spellbind, hypnotize, enthrall

    See also

    * hypnotize

    mesmeric

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • of or relating to mesmerism or mesmerization