mesmer

/ˈmɛzmər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that mesmerizes

“The magician was a mesmer in the eyes of the crowd.”

2. verb

to attract and hold the attention of (someone) completely

“The new movie mesmerized the audience with its stunning visuals.”

3. verb

to hypnotize or entrance (someone) so that they are unable to act or think rationally

“The snake charmer’s music mesmerized the cobra, causing it to become still.”

Synonyms

  • entrance
  • hypnotize

Antonyms

  • disorient
  • distract