hypnosis
hyp·no·sis
noun \hip-ˈnō-səs\ plural hyp·no·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of HYPNOSIS
1
: a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
2
: any of various conditions that resemble sleep
3
: hypnotism 1
Examples of HYPNOSIS
- He underwent hypnosis to treat his fear of water.
- While under hypnosis, she described the horrific accident in detail.
Origin of HYPNOSIS
New Latin
First Known Use: 1876
Related to HYPNOSIS
Related Words: autohypnosis, automatism, autosuggestion, self-hypnosis, self-suggestion; bewitchment, enchantment, spellbinding
Rhymes with HYPNOSIS
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