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Mesmerize vs Enthral - What's the difference?

mesmerize | enthral |

As verbs the difference between mesmerize and enthral

is that mesmerize is to exercise mesmerism on; to spellbind; to enthrall while enthral is to hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate.

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

    enthral

    English

    Alternative forms

    * enthrall

    Verb

  • To hold spellbound; to bewitch, charm or captivate.
  • To make subservient; to enslave or subjugate.
  • Synonyms

    * (hold spellbound) bewitch, captivate, charm, hold in awe, transfix * (make subservient) enslave, subjugate