Hypnotism

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/

Hypnotism (noun)

  1. A method that puts a person into a special state of focused attention, where they may respond to suggestions.
  2. A show where a performer uses attention and suggestions to make people act in unusual ways.

Examples

  • Hypnotism can put a person into a mind control trance.
  • The therapist used hypnotism to guide the patient into a mind control trance.