Snakes are said to mesmerize small animals and birds.
Source: tatoeba (33906)
Mesmerize
/ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/
Synonyms for "mesmerize" (97 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (20)
Strong matches (29)
Verb(5 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Related words (48)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: hypnotize, spellbind, absorb, absorb the attention, anesthetize.
- Sentence evidence is available for mesmerize, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mesmerize".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mesmerize"
Keep "mesmerize" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mesmerize" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mesmerize", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mesmerize" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Inflections
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5 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
East Asian graphemes, particularly sinograms, often mesmerize Westerners. As a linguist, I tend more towards a very comprehensive grammar as Lojban's than just the graphical features of East Asian languages. Indeed, Westerners and Easterners alike may find mystique in such scripts. Korean, unlike Japanese and Chinese, can make do with just phonograms, as Koreans consign their sinograms to "higher" literature. In retrospect, I should have taken Korean in tandem with Japanese during university.
Source: tatoeba (10518874)
Mesmer had about a hundred people whom he had instructed as magnetisers, some of whom belonged to the nobility, who also "mesmerised" people by making passes over the affected parts of the body.
Source: wiktionary
She mesmerized the audience with her tricks
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mesmerize"?
Closest matches include hypnotize, spellbind, absorb, absorb the attention, anesthetize.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mesmerize"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.