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mesmerize Synonyms

Another word for mesmerize

Choosing another word for mesmerize depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 captivate the tired hikers."

Strongest
captivate
enthrall
spellbind
transfix
entrance
fascinate
Strong
hypnotize
bewitch
enchant
grip

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
hypnotize
Strong
magnetize

Opposites of mesmerize

The opposite of mesmerize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bore
repel
awaken
rouse
disenchant
weary
turn off
See all opposites of mesmerize

• Nearby Words

meshy
mesmeric
mesmerism
mesmerize
mesmerizer
mesmerizing
mesmerizingly

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