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hypnotism
hyp·no·tism [ hípnə tìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. psychology 
Same as  hypnosis (sense 1)

2. theory of hypnosis: the theory and practice of hypnotizing people
[Mid-19th century. Shortening of neuro-hypnotism<hypnotic]
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