hypnotism
nounmasculine/ipnuˈtiʒmu/medium
hip·no·tis·mo
Definition
The induction of a trance state characterized by heightened suggestibility and deep relaxation.
Hypnotism is sometimes used to help people quit smoking.
Stage hypnotism relies on the willingness of volunteers to participate.
Common collocations
the practice of hypnotisma state of hypnotismto induce hypnotism
Etymology
Do francês 'hypnotisme', por sua vez do grego 'hypnós' (sono) + sufixo '-ismo'.