Canadian English Meaning of hypnotism

hypnotism

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Definitions and Meaning of hypnotism in English

Wordnet

hypnotism (n)

the act of inducing hypnosis

Webster

hypnotism (n.)

A form of sleep or somnambulism brought on by artificial means, in which there is an unusual suspension of some powers, and an unusual activity of others. It is induced by an action upon the nerves, through the medium of the senses, as in persons of very feeble organization, by gazing steadly at a very bright object held before the eyes, or by pressure upon certain points of the surface of the body.

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hypnotism

the act of inducing hypnosisA form of sleep or somnambulism brought on by artificial means, in which there is an unusual suspension of some powers, and an unusu

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hypnotiser => hypnotist, hypnotised => hypnotised, hypnotise => (hypnotize), hypnotically => hypnotically, hypnotic trance => Hypnotic trance,