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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
hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] n → hipnotismo
hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] n → hypnotisme m
hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] hypnosis n → Hypnotismus m
hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] n → ipnotismo


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