(v. t.) To induce hypnotism\ in; to place in a state of hypnotism.

absorb absorb the attention anesthetize arrest becharm beguile bewitch captivate carry away cast a spell catch charm dominate dope drug enchant engage engage the attention engage the mind engage the thoughts engross engross the mind engross the thoughts enrapture enravish ensorcell enthrall entrance exercise fascinate grab grip hold hold spellbound hold the interest immerse infatuate intrigue involve involve the interest lull to sleep magnetize mesmerize monopolize narcotize obsess occupy occupy the attention preoccupy put to sleep put under rock to sleep sedate spell spellbind take up trance transport vamp witch