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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.
To Mesmerize is to hypnotize, to fascinate, or to compel by fascination.
The hypnotist was able to mesmerize a member of the audience into believing she was a dog.
Mesmerize
disenchant, bore, disinterest
mesmerize, spellbind
'Transfix' and 'Hypnotise' are two that spring to mind....
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An 18th-century German, Dr. Franz Mesmer, was one of the first persons of the day to work with patients inducing hypnosis, meaning "mesmerize". The word derives from the 18-century practice by the physician called Franz Anton Mesmer.
# 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
"Mesmerize" is a verb.
Another word for spellbound, hypnotized, fascinated. The baby was mesmerized by the shiny, sparkly toy.