hypnotism

Meanings

• noun

  A state of highly focused attention or concentration, often associated with relaxation, and heightened suggestibility.

  - "She went into a deep state of hypnosis during the hypnotist's show."
  - "The hypnotist put the volunteer into a hypnotic trance."
  - "Some people believe that hypnosis can be used to cure phobias."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hypnotism
tomism , dromism , comism

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Variants

List of all variants of hypnotism that leads to same result
hypnotism , hypnotisms , hypnotist , hypnotists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'hypnos', meaning sleep.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 10% of the population is highly susceptible to hypnosis.

2. Hypnosis was used during World War II to treat battlefield injuries and shock.

3. The first recorded use of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes was in ancient Egypt.

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Related Concepts

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1. hypnotist: A person who practices hypnosis.

2. hypnotic suggestion: A statement or instruction given to a person in a hypnotic state, intended to influence their behavior or thoughts.

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Culture

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Hypnotism has been used in various forms of entertainment, such as stage shows and mentalist acts. It has also been used in medical and therapeutic contexts, particularly for pain management and smoking cessation.

How to Memorize "hypnotism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm, dark room where you feel completely relaxed.
   - Imagine a clock ticking softly in the background.
   - See yourself in a comfortable chair, completely at ease.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hypnotism' with relaxation and focus.
   - Think of a calming image or word whenever you hear the term.
   - Connect the idea of hypnosis with a positive experience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym H-Y-P-N-O-T-I-S-M to remember the steps of self-hypnosis: H - Have a heavy eyelid, Y - Yawn, P - Progressive relaxation, N - Narrow your focus, O - Open your mind, T - Trust, I - Induce a trance, S - Stay relaxed, M - Monitor your progress.

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