bewitch vs mesmerize

bewitch and mesmerize both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bewitch	No	No	Yes	No
mesmerize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bewitch and mesmerize are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of bewitch include magnetise, magnetize, mesmerise, spellbind.

bewitch (verb)	mesmerize (verb)
attract strongly, as if with a magnet	induce hypnosis in
cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something	attract strongly, as if with a magnet
attract; cause to be enamored