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hypnosis

noun

hip-ˈnō-səs

as in hypnotism

the art or act of inducing in a person a sleeplike state during which he or she readily follows suggestions with hypnosis there's some question as to just how involuntary the actions of the hypnotized person really are

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Recent Examples of hypnosis Leland’s hypnosis is strong, but Andy’s love for his kid is stronger, sorry Satan! —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 June 2024 From swingers seeking bestiality to an inexplicable hypnosis sequence, there’s more than meets the eye to this 1980 throwback known primarily for planting a field with human heads. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024 At times, adjunct therapies, such as meditation, relaxation techniques, and hypnosis, can help prevent future episodes of thanatophobia. —

Wendy Wisner, Health, 26 July 2024 While under hypnosis, the teenager was able to remember the man's face in remarkable detail. —

Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hypnosis