Definition of "hypnosis" in English

noun

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

   • clinical hypnosis
   • under hypnosis
   • self-hypnosis
   • She entered a state of deep hypnosis.
   • The therapy used hypnosis to treat anxiety.

2. Any of various sleep-like conditions.

3. The art or skill of hypnotism.