Synonyms of hypnotism

hypnotism

noun

ˈhip-nə-ˌti-zəm 

as in hypnosis

the art or act of inducing in a person a sleeplike state during which he or she readily follows suggestions

some people have undergone hypnotism in order to induce them to give up their smoking habit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hypnosis
• automatism
• mesmerism
• autosuggestion
• autohypnosis
• enchantment
• self-hypnosis
• self-suggestion
• spellbinding
• bewitchment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hypnotism

The speed-freak who next year will stalk King to Memphis, here gets a nose job while trying to learn hypnotism and become a pornographer. — Matt Thompson, Spin, 10 Sep. 2023

Which is exactly what the 750iL does—in a fine, silent style made up of equal parts hypnotism and seduction. — Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 8 Apr. 2023

Perhaps the most iconic hypnotism scene in movie history involves a teacup and a spoon in Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning 2017 film Get Out. — Adario Strange, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2022

In the popular consciousness, hypnotism is the stuff of vampires, side shows and watch-waving therapists. — Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2022