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mesmerism

UK
/ˈmɛzmərɪzəm/
US
/ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

Translations

mesmerismnoun
magnétisme animalTerme historique, lié à la théorie de Mesmer.
The doctor used mesmerism to help the patient overcome their phobia.
Le médecin a utilisé le magnétisme animal pour aider le patient à surmonter sa phobie.
magnétismeAu sens d'attrait irrésistible ou de fascination.
The artist's performance had a mesmerism that captivated the entire audience.
La prestation de l'artiste avait un magnétisme qui a captivé tout le public.
Additional translations
hypnotismeAu sens de technique provoquant un état de transe.
Synonyms
hypnotism
trance
spellbinding
captivation
fascination
mesmerismadjective
UK
/ˈmɛzmərɪzəm/
US
/ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/
Used attributively to modify another noun, meaning ‘relating to or characteristic of mesmerism’

Definitions

mesmerismnoun
A therapeutic technique involving the induction of a trance-like state, often associated with hypnosis, named after Franz Mesmer.
The doctor used mesmerism to help the patient overcome their phobia.
A compelling attraction or fascination that holds someone's attention.
The artist's performance had a mesmerism that captivated the entire audience.
mesmerismadjective
Relating to or characteristic of mesmerism; involving hypnotic influence.
She agreed to participate in a mesmerism experiment for the psychology department.
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