hypnosis

noun
UK: /hɪpˈnəʊ.sɪs/
US: /hɪpˈnoʊ.sɪs/

  1. A state of altered consciousness, often induced by suggestion, in which a person is highly responsive to the suggestions of others.

    1. The therapist used hypnosis to help her relax.
    2. Under hypnosis, the witness recalled crucial details of the event, much to the investigators' delight.

  2. The practice or technique of inducing hypnosis.

    1. He studied hypnosis to help people with anxiety.
    2. The stage magician's act included rapid hypnosis inductions to amaze the audience.

  3. A sleeplike condition, usually artificially induced, in which the subject is in a state of increased suggestibility.

    1. The patient entered a state of hypnosis quickly.
    2. Deep hypnosis allowed the surgeons to operate without traditional anesthesia.

Synonyms

trance charm spell
hypnosis transitive-verb

  1. To put someone into a state of hypnosis.

    1. The doctor can hypnosis the patient before surgery.
    2. She tried to hypnosis him, but he was too resistant to suggestion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hypnosis" in English means: A state of altered consciousness, often induced by suggestion, in which a person is highly responsive to the suggestions of others., The practice or technique of inducing hypnosis., A sleeplike condition, usually artificially induced, in which the subject is in a state of increased suggestibility..

The phonetic transcription of "hypnosis" is /hɪpˈnəʊ.sɪs/ in British English and /hɪpˈnoʊ.sɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hypnosis": trance, charm, spell.

Example usage of "hypnosis": "The therapist used hypnosis to help her relax.". More examples on the page.