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magnetize

DEFINITIONS OF: magnetize

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v make magnetic

“The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings”
Synonyms:
magnetise
Antonyms:
degauss, demagnetise, demagnetize
make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
Type of:
alter, change, modify
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

v attract strongly, as if with a magnet

“She magnetized the audience with her tricks”
Synonyms:
bewitch, magnetise, mesmerise, mesmerize, spellbind
Type of:
charm, influence, tempt
induce into action by using one's charm
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