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hypnotism

/ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

Meanings
noun
The art of inducing hypnosis.

Examples :

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

Illustration instructor

instructor noun

/ɪnˈstrʌktər/

One who instructs; a teacher.

"The instructor explained the new math concept clearly to the students. "

Illustration art

art noun

/ɑːt/ /ɑɹt/

The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.

"There is a debate as to whether graffiti is art or vandalism."

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inducing verb

/ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ɪnˈduːsɪŋ/

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

"The smell of freshly baked cookies was inducing me to skip my diet. "

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of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

Illustration demonstrated

demonstrated verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪd/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration class

class noun

/klas/ /kleəs/

A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration hypnosis

hypnosis noun

/hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

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

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