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Who came up with the word mesmerize?
The origin of the word "mesmerize" is the 18th century German doctor and astrologist Franz Anton Mesmer. Mesmer's ideas and theories led to the discovery of hypnosis. To "mesmerize" someone is to dazzle them into a sort of trance, much like hypnosis. See the Related Link below for the Wikipedia entry.
What is the definition of the word mesmerize?
To Mesmerize is to hypnotize, to fascinate, or to compel by fascination.
What is a sentence using the word mesmerize?
The hypnotist was able to mesmerize a member of the audience into believing she was a dog.
What is another word to hypnotize?
Mesmerize
What is the antonym of the word mesmerize?
disenchant, bore, disinterest
What is a 9 letter word for Hypnotize?
mesmerize, spellbind
What is another word for mesmerize?
'Transfix' and 'Hypnotise' are two that spring to mind....
What is a four letter word starting with r that means mesmerize?
rapt
What is the origin of the word 'mesmerize'?
The word 'mesmerize' comes from the name of Franz Mesmer, an 18th-century Austrian doctor who developed a theory of "animal magnetism" to explain the supposed healing powers of hypnosis. The word has come to mean to hold someone's attention in a way that they are unable to look away, much like the effect that Mesmer's techniques were thought to have.
What is the meaning of the word mesmerize?
# To spellbind; enthrall: "He could mesmerize an audience by the sheer force of his presence" (Justin Kaplan). # To hypnotize. Source: http://www.answers.com/mesmerize?gwp=11&ver=2.3.0.609&method=3
What part of speech is mesmerize?
"Mesmerize" is a verb.
When did Mesmerize - video game - happen?
Mesmerize - video game - happened in 2007.
