Definitions

1. noun

a state of mind characterized by heightened suggestibility and focused attention, often induced by a hypnotic procedure.

“The therapist put her client into a state of hypnosis to help her overcome her phobia.”

2. noun

the act of inducing this state in another person.

“Hypnosis is a technique used in therapy to help patients overcome deep-seated fears.”

3. noun

a method or system of inducing this state.

“The stage hypnotist used a combination of suggestion and hypnosis to put his audience under a spell.”

4. verb

to induce a state of hypnosis in someone.

“The therapist hypnotized her client to help her overcome her anxiety.”

5. verb

to influence or control someone’s mind or behavior through suggestion or other means.

“The salesperson hypnotized the customer into buying the product by using clever marketing tactics.”