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hypnotism

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hyp·no·tism  (hpn-tzm)
n.
1. The theory or practice of inducing hypnosis.
2. The act of inducing hypnosis.
hypno·tist n.
hypnotism
Noun
the practice of or process of inducing hypnosis
hypnotist n
hypnotism
1. the science dealing with the induction of hypnosis, especially for therapeutic purposes.
2. the act of inducing hypnosis; hypnotizing.
3. hypnosis. — hypnotist, n. — hypnotistic, adj.
See also: Psychology
the science that studies hypnosis and the process of inducing a hypnotic state. — hypnotist, n.
See also: Hypnosis
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hypnotismhypnotism - the act of inducing hypnosis
mesmerism, suggestion
influence - causing something without any direct or apparent effort
Translations
Spanish hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] n → hipnotismo
French hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] n → hypnotisme m
German hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] hypnosis n → Hypnotismus m
Italian hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] n → ipnotismo
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I speak of hypnotism as I would of electricity, for of the nature of both we are ignorant and we know little of their laws.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Leroux, Gaston View in context
It is one of the first conditions of enjoying a book, as it is of all successful hypnotism, that the reader surrenders up his will to the writer, who, of course, guarantees to return it to him at the close of the volume.
The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context
Leonard Quinton was a romancer, and was writing an Oriental romance about wizardry and hypnotism.
The Innocence Of Father Brown by Chesterton, Gilbert K. View in context
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