What does hypnosis mean?
Hypnosis means A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced..
Hypnosis
/hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ · noun
Meaning
A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced..
Definitions by Sense
- A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.
- Any of various sleep-like conditions.
- The art or skill of hypnotism.
Example Sentences
clinical hypnosis
under hypnosis
self-hypnosis
She entered a state of deep hypnosis.
The therapy used hypnosis to treat anxiety.
Synonyms for hypnosis
Antonyms for hypnosis
Related Words
Word Forms
- hypnoses
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