hypnosis
hɪpˈnoʊsɪs
hypnoses
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Definition of hypnosis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mind conditionTECH.state of altered consciousness with increased suggestibilityTECH.
  • During hypnosis, the subject was more open to suggestions..
mesmerism suggestion trance
2.
therapy methodTECH.art or practice of hypnotizing peopleTECH.
  • She studied hypnosis to help patients with anxiety.
hypnotism mesmerism
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Expressions with hypnosis

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while in a hypnotic state or trance
She revealed the secret under hypnosis.
trance-like state while driving on motorways
He experienced motorway hypnosis during the long drive.
mental state while driving with little conscious awareness
He experienced highway hypnosis on the long drive.
state of hypnosis achieved by oneself
He entered self-hypnosis to improve concentration.

Origin of hypnosis

Greek, hypnos (sleep)

Terms with hypnosis included in their meaning

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psychology
under the influence of hypnosis
hypnosis
hypnotic or cataleptic state induced artificially
hypnosis
put someone into a trance-like state
hypnotic
causing a trance-like state or hypnosis
science
scientific study and practice of hypnosis
psychology
person skilled in the theory and practice of hypnosis
hypnosis
induce a trance-like state in someone
hypnosis
induce a trance-like state

Examples of hypnosis in a sentence

  • She experienced deep relaxation during hypnosis.
  • Hypnosis can be used to manage pain during medical procedures.
  • He attended a workshop to learn about the benefits of hypnosis.

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  1. French:hypnose, pratique de l'hypnose, ...
  2. German:Hypnose, ...
  3. Italian:ipnosi, ...
  4. Spanish:hipnosis, ...
  5. Portuguese:hipnose, ...
  6. Chinese:催眠状态, 催眠术, ...
  7. Japanese:催眠, 催眠術, ...
  8. Arabic:تنويم مِغناطيسي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִיפְּנוֹזָה, הַשָּׁאָה, ...
  10. Russian:гипноз, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гіпноз, ...
  12. Hindi:सम्मोहन, ...

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