Hypnotize

a. To produce the hypnotized state; to place under hypnotic influence. -( Colloq.) To exert an undue influence over; to control by force of will; often used humorously. Hypo-. [Gr., under.] (Chem.) A prefix indicating the presence of a smaller quantity of oxygen than that contained in the acid or compound to which it is prefixed. Thus, the hyposulphurous acid contains le oxygen than the sulphurous, and the hyposulphuric acid le oxygen than the sulphuric, and the hyponitrous acid le oxygen than the nitrous. -n. [Contr. from hypochondriasis.] Depre ion of spirits. (Colloq.)-See HYP.