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hypnosis

/hɪpˈnəʊ.sɪs/

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noun

/hɪpˈnəʊ.sɪs/B2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее трансовое состояние сосредоточенного внимания и повышенной внушаемости, часто вызываемое в терапевтических или психологических целях.

A noun referring to a trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, often induced for therapeutic or psychological purposes.

uncountable

  1. Trance-like stateB2formal

    A state of focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and heightened suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

    ruГипноз

    • The therapist used hypnosis to help the patient quit smoking.
    • During hypnosis, she was able to recall forgotten memories.
    • Hypnosis is sometimes used to manage chronic pain.

    Synonymshypnotic trancemesmerismtrance

  2. Induced sleep-like conditionB2informal

    A condition resembling sleep but induced by suggestion, often used for entertainment or therapy.

    ruГипноз

    • The stage performer put volunteers into hypnosis during the show.
    • He fell into a deep hypnosis after the therapist's instructions.
    • Many people are skeptical about the effects of hypnosis.

    Synonymshypnotismmesmerismtrance

Forms
  • hypnoses plural form
  • hypnoses' possessive plural form
  • hypnosis's possessive singular form