hypnotism
pronunciation
How to pronounce hypnotism in British English:
UK [ˈhɪpnətɪzəm]
How to pronounce hypnotism in American English:
US [ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- the act of inducing hypnosis
Word Origin
- hypnotism (n.)
- 1843, short for neuro-hypnotism (1842), coined by Dr. James Braid of Manchester, England, from hypnotic + -ism. In the same work (1843) Braid coined the verb hypnotize.
Example
- 1. They must have used hypnotism .
- 2. But if you think you need more help to control your cravings , there are lots of quitting success stories involving hypnotism .
- 3. He tried hypnotism with his hysteric and neurotic patients , but gradually discarded the practice .
- 4. The ghost of in sook can kill people through hypnotism ?
- 5. They are , says choi , putting in his own words , the victims of " negative hypnotism . "