Thesaurus results for HYPNOSIS

hypnosis

noun

hip-ˈnō-səs

as in hypnotism

the art or act of inducing in a person a sleeplike state during which he or she readily follows suggestions with hypnosis there's some question as to just how involuntary the actions of the hypnotized person really are

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Recent Examples of hypnosis While under hypnosis, the teenager was able to remember the man's face in remarkable detail. —

Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024 The doctor also arranges for a personal meditation session that is more akin to hypnosis as his gentle voice guides my wayward thoughts. —

Ann Lee, theweek, 5 Sep. 2024 The study highlights the potential of hypnosis to facilitate profound emotional shifts and promote lasting change. —

Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 20 May 2024 By accessing the root of the trauma and reprocessing it through hypnosis, Sunseri helped this client overcome a debilitating fear and reclaim her freedom. —

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