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hypnotism

[ hip-nuh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

  1. the science dealing with the induction of hypnosis.
  2. the act of hypnotizing.


hypnotism

/ ˈɪəˌɪə /

noun

  1. the scientific study and practice of hypnosis
  2. the process of inducing hypnosis
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • n·پ noun
  • n·پt adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of hypnotism1

Shortening of neuro-hypnotism, term introduced by British surgeon James Braid (1795–1860) in 1842; hypnotic, -ism
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She tried quitting on several occasions using various methods from nicotine patches to hypnotism, before she managed to stop smoking for a nine-month period in 1979 and 1980, the court said.

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What he was not interested in was hypnotism and prehistoric animals, as some pop-culture articles indicated.

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In the popular consciousness, hypnotism is the stuff of vampires, side shows and watch-waving therapists.

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The plot also includes a disturbing case of mass hypnotism and mind control.

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“Yes, hypnotism provides a simple explanation,” he said.

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