TRANCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TRANCE?

Need another word that means the same as “trance”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “trance” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Trance” are: enchantment, spell, daze, stupor, haze, hypnotic state, half-conscious state, dream, daydream, reverie, brown study, becharm, beguile, bewitch, captivate, capture, catch, charm, enamor, enamour, enchant, entrance, fascinate

Trance as a Noun

Definitions of "Trance" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “trance” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A type of electronic dance music characterized by hypnotic rhythms and sounds.
• A state of abstraction.
• A half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response to external stimuli, typically as induced by hypnosis or entered by a medium.
• A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation.
• A state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep.

Synonyms of "Trance" as a noun (11 Words)

brown study	Scottish botanist who first observed the movement of small particles in fluids now known a Brownian motion (1773-1858.
daydream	Absentminded dreaming while awake. She was lost in a daydream.
daze	A state of stunned confusion or bewilderment. He was walking around in a daze.
dream	A state of mind in which someone is or seems to be unaware of their immediate surroundings. It was a dream of a backhand.
enchantment	The state of being under a spell; magic. A world of mystery and enchantment.
half-conscious state	A state of depression or agitation.
haze	A very fine cloud of something such as vapour or smoke in the air. The gathering haze of cigarette smoke.
hypnotic state	A drug that induces sleep.
reverie	Absentminded dreaming while awake. A knock on the door broke her reverie.
spell	A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. A spell of good weather.
stupor	A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility. A drunken stupor.

Usage Examples of "Trance" as a noun

• In the Hades Warehouse there's the finest in trance and techno.
• She put him into a light trance.
• The kind of trance he went into whenever illness was discussed.

Trance as a Verb

Definitions of "Trance" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “trance” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Put into a trance.
• Attract; cause to be enamored.

Synonyms of "Trance" as a verb (12 Words)

becharm	Control by magic spells, as by practicing witchcraft.
beguile	Attract; cause to be enamored. He beguiled the voters with his good looks.
bewitch	Attract; cause to be enamored. A handsome prince who had been bewitched by a sorceress.
captivate	Attract; cause to be enamored. He was captivated by her beauty.
capture	Capture as if by hunting snaring or trapping. The star captured a comet.
catch	Catch up with and possibly overtake. She will catch hell for this behavior.
charm	Protect through supernatural powers or charms. She charmed him into giving her all his money.
enamor	Attract cause to be enamored.
enamour	Be filled with love for. It is not difficult to see why Edward is enamoured of her.
enchant	Fill (someone) with great delight; charm. The scenery began to enchant her.
entrance	Attract; cause to be enamored.
fascinate	Attract; cause to be enamored. The snake charmer fascinates the cobra.

Usage Examples of "Trance" as a verb

• She's been tranced and may need waking.

Associations of "Trance" (30 Words)

amulet	An ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.
bewitchment	A magical spell.
captivate	Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. He was captivated by her beauty.
charisma	Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others. He has tremendous charisma and stage presence.
charm	Induce into action by using one s charm. A gesticulating figure endeavouring to charm a cobra.
enchant	Fill (someone) with great delight; charm. Marcia had enchanted the rope so that it simply regenerated when any length was cut off.
enthrall	Hold spellbound.
entrance	The coming of an actor or performer on to a stage. Their entrance into the political arena.
fascinate	Attract; cause to be enamored. I ve always been fascinated by computers.
hypnotic	Relating to or producing hypnosis. Her voice had a hypnotic quality.
hypnotist	A person who carries out hypnosis, either for medical reasons or for entertainment. An expert clinician and skilled hypnotist.
hypnotize	Capture the whole attention of (someone); fascinate. She gazed down hypnotized by the swirling tide.
magic	Move change or create by or as if by magic. The magic of the theatre.
magical	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers. It was a magical evening of pure nostalgia.
magician	Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience. He was the magician of the fan belt.
mesmerize	Hypnotize (someone. He was mesmerized when at the point of death.
narcissist	Someone in love with themselves. Narcissists who think the world revolves around them.
narcotic	Relating to or denoting narcotics or illegal drugs. The substance has a mild narcotic effect.
necromancer	One who practices magic or sorcery. Dr Faustus a necromancer of the 16th century.
painkiller	A medicine used to relieve pain.
paralyzed	Affected with paralysis.
relaxant	A thing having a relaxing effect. A relaxant drug.
sedative	A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person. A mild sedative.
sleeping	Lying with head on paws as if sleeping. He looked at the sleeping child.
soporific	Sleepy or drowsy. The motion of the train had a somewhat soporific effect.
sorcerer	One who practices magic or sorcery.
spell	Orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of. She spelled her husband at the wheel.
spellbind	Put into a trance. The singer held the audience spellbound.
state	The three traditional states of matter are solids fixed shape and volume and liquids fixed volume and shaped by the container and gases filling the container. King Fahd appointed a council to advise him on affairs of state.
wizard	Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers- Shakespeare. How absolutely wizard.