hypnosis

• État de conscience modifié caractérisé par une attention focalisée et une suggestibilité accrue, souvent induit à des fins thérapeutiques ou psychologiques.

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

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1. Trance-like stateB2formal

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

   Hypnose (état de conscience modifié)

   • 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.

   Synonymeshypnotic trancemesmerismtrance

2. Induced sleep-like conditionB2informal

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

   hypnose

   • 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.

   Synonymeshypnotismmesmerismtrance