hypnotism

UK
/ˈhɪp.nə.tɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈhɪp.nəˌtɪ.zəm/

Translations

hypnotismnoun
The therapist used hypnotism to help the patient overcome their fear of flying.
Le thérapeute a utilisé l'hypnose pour aider le patient à surmonter sa peur de l'avion.
Additional translations
hypnotismeTerme plus rare, employé surtout dans un registre savant ou ancien.
Synonyms
trance induction
sleep induction
hypnotismadjective
UK
/ˈhɪp.nə.tɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈhɪp.nəˌtɪ.zəm/
Used attributively in phrases like "hypnotism techniques"; functions as an adjective meaning 'related to hypnotism'.

Definitions

hypnotismnoun
The practice or act of inducing a state of hypnosis.
The therapist used hypnotism to help the patient overcome their fear of flying.
The state of being hypnotized.
During hypnotism, the subject was able to recall memories from their childhood.
hypnotismadjective
Relating to or involving hypnotism.
The magician demonstrated several hypnotism tricks during the show.