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 Sofia Falcone is still reeling from her brother’s death and finds herself in a waking nightmare, which is exacerbated by the weird hypnosis therapy administered by Julian Rush, her hot doctor on loan from Arkham. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024 Benzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures, according to the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for hypnosis 

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“Hypnosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnosis. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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