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mesmerize Antonyms

Opposite of mesmerize

Because the opposite of mesmerize shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To capture the complete attention of someone; to transfix or entrance as if by a spell.

Usage Example

"The flickering flames of the campfire seemed to bore the tired hikers."

Strongest
bore
Strong
repel
weary
disenchant
turn off

• verb (Context 2)

To subject someone to hypnotism or animal magnetism (historical or dated).

Usage Example

"The 19th-century stage performer claimed he could awaken any volunteer in the audience with a wave of his hand."

Strong
awaken
rouse

Similar words to mesmerize

Words similar to mesmerize shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

hypnotize
spellbind
captivate
enthrall
transfix
entrance
fascinate
enchant
See all synonyms of mesmerize

• Nearby Words

meshy
mesmeric
mesmerism
mesmerize
mesmerizer
mesmerizing
mesmerizingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mesmerize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mesmerize
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