hypnotize
verb (used with object)
to put in the hypnotic state.
hypnotizing
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present participleof hypnotize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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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
Stewart slowly waved his finger across his face, as if hypnotizing viewers.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2025
Russian pianist Anton Batagov made sure we heard them as brilliantly hypnotizing traditional music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
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
Here’s something I’ve never told anyone: My crush isn’t just because of Neil’s looks or his hypnotizing athleticism or the fact that he’s a future physicist genius.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
