hypnotizing

VERB

put in trance; spellbind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anesthetize captivate fascinate mesmerize stupefy

STRONG

charm drug entrance induce magnetize narcotize soothe

WEAK

bring under control dull the will hold under a spell lull to sleep make drowsy make sleepy put to sleep subject tosuggestion

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disenchant repel

STRONG

repulse turn off

WEAK

excite exhilarate incite inspire stimulate

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hypnotizing

For the adventurous, the question could be hypnotizing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

For some the answer is easy–especially now that surfing property sites has become as hypnotizing as scrolling through Instagram or TikTok.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026

In the segment, Stewart mimicked hypnotizing viewers while repeating the admin’s mantra.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2025

Kaa the python is dangerous and hypnotizing but also hung up on memories of captivity in a zoo.

From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2023

It was strangely calming, and almost hypnotizing to watch.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken