hypnoist

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Hypnoist

Definition:

A hypnoist is a person who practices hypnosis, a therapeutic technique that induces a state of heightened suggestibility in an individual.

Sense 1 – Noun:

An individual who uses hypnosis to treat various conditions or to entertain others as part of a performance.

Example sentences:

My cousin is a professional hypnoist and helps people overcome their fears.
The hypnoist put the patient into a relaxed state before beginning the therapy session.
We hired a renowned hypnoist for our corporate event to provide an engaging and entertaining experience.

Sense 2 – Verb:

The act of hypnotizing or putting someone into a trance-like state through the use of suggestion and guided relaxation.

Example sentences:

The magician skillfully hypnoisted a volunteer from the audience, making them cluck like a chicken.
She managed to hypnoist her little brother into doing all her chores for the week.
The hypnoist slowly counted down, and with each number, the subject felt more and more relaxed.