All 4 Uses
hypnotize
in
The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963
(Edited)
- Joey looked like she was hypnotized.
p. 54.4hypnotized = so focused or fascinated that awareness of other surrounding things is lost
- Joey kept pulling at his hand but it looked like Byron was hypnotized and he wouldn't move.
p. 69.5 *
- He was hypnotized all over again!
p. 73.6
- I started to say something to Dad but he looked pretty happy and before I could open my mouth the record hypnotized me back to sleep.
p. 149.8hypnotized = put into a trance-like state
Definitions:
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(1)
(hypnotize as in: hypnotized to try to remember) to put someone into a state of hypnosis (a trance-like state of focused concentration and heightened suggestibility)Hypnosis is a special, trance-like state of focused attention. A hypnotized person is often very relaxed and more willing than usual to accept and act on the hypnotist’s suggestions. Despite popular myths, hypnotized people don't lose control and won't do things against their core values.
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(2)
(hypnotize as in: hypnotized by her performance) fascinate so much that awareness of other surrounding things is lost or too much trust is granted
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)