Showing results for hypnotizing. Search instead for rehypnotizing.

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Carpenter shed her child star skin and gave audiences one of the most hypnotizing pop songs of the year in "Espresso."

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2024

You may find the lull of methodical process hypnotizing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2023

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