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mesmerism

 

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Noun mesmerism has 1 sense
  1. hypnotism, mesmerism, suggestion - the act of inducing hypnosis
    --1 is a kind of influence

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Mesmerism

Definition: Mesmerism refers to a theory and practice of inducing a trance-like state, often characterized by heightened susceptibility to suggestion, used in some forms of therapy and entertainment.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She was skeptical about mesmerism until she experienced the deep relaxation and healing it provided.
  2. During the stage performance, the magician used mesmerism to make the audience believe they were floating in the air.
  3. Mesmerism, also known as animal magnetism, was developed by Franz Mesmer in the 18th century.

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