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hypnosis

/hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

Meanings
noun
A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.

Examples :

"The therapist used hypnosis to help the student recall details about a difficult memory from their childhood. "
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Related Words

Illustration skillful

skillful adjective

/ˈskɪl.fəl/

Possessing skill.

"The skillful carpenter built a beautiful table. "

Illustration suppressed

suppressed verb

/səˈpɹɛst/

To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

"Political dissent was brutally suppressed."

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induced verb

/ɪnˈdjuːst/ /ɪnˈduːst/

To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

"My friend induced me to try the new spicy noodles, even though I don't usually like spicy food. "

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heightened verb

/ˈhaɪtənd/ /ˈhaɪtn̩d/

To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.

"The security guard heightened the fence around the school playground to keep children safe. "

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artificially adverb

/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/ /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəli/

In an artificial manner.

"The actor spoke his lines artificially, with too much intonation."

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therapist noun

/ˈθɛrəpɪst/ /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

"My friend is seeing a therapist to help with her stress from school. "

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childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

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memories noun

/ˈmɛm(ə)ɹiz/

The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.

"Memory is a facility common to all animals."

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hypnotist noun

/ˈhɪpnətɪst/

A person who uses hypnotism to induce hypnosis in someone, either for entertainment or therapy.

"The hypnotist entertained the audience at the school talent show by putting people into trance-like states. "

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hypnotism noun

/ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

The art of inducing hypnosis.

"The hypnotism instructor demonstrated the art of inducing hypnosis in the class. "

Illustration difficult

difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "