noun🔗ShareThe method or power of gaining control over someone's personality or actions, as in hypnosis or suggestion."The cult leader used mesmerism to convince his followers to give him all their money. "mindsoulphilosophysupernaturalbeinghumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe state induced by hypnotic methods (especially that of Mesmer himself)."The stage magician claimed his powers came from ancient mesmerism, allowing him to control the audience's thoughts. "mindmedicinephysiologytheoryphenomenasoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading