/ˈhɪpnətaɪz ||; ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪz/(also -ise) verb [T] to put sb into an unconscious state where the person's mind and actions can be controlled 催眠 ➔hypnotic /hɪpˈnɒtɪk ||; hɪpˈnɑtɪk/➔hypnotism /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm ||; ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/ noun [U] ➔hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst ||; ˈhɪpnətɪst/ noun [C]