Hypnotist

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪpnətɪst/

Hypnotist (noun)

  1. A person who puts someone into a trance using hypnosis, usually to help them relax or change behaviour.
  2. A performer who uses hypnosis to entertain an audience, often making people act in unusual ways.

Examples

  • The hypnotist helped the patient relax before the test.
  • The patient felt calm after the hypnotist spoke softly.