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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 [ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm]
n
1. (Psychology) the scientific study and practice of hypnosis
2. (Psychology) the process of inducing hypnosis

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.hypnotism - the act of inducing hypnosishypnotism - the act of inducing hypnosis        
influence - causing something without any direct or apparent effort
Translations
hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] Nhipnotismo m
hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm] nhypnotisme m
hypnotism
nHypnotismus m; (= act)Hypnotisierung f
hypnotism [ˈhɪpnətɪzm] nipnotismo


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