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Definition of Mesmerism
1. Noun. The act of inducing hypnosis.
Generic synonyms: Influence
Derivative terms: Hypnotist, Mesmeric, Mesmerist, Mesmerizer
Definition of Mesmerism
1. n. The art of inducing an extraordinary or abnormal state of the nervous system, in which the actor claims to control the actions, and communicate directly with the mind, of the recipient. See Animal magnetism, under Magnetism.
Definition of Mesmerism
1. Noun. The method or power of gaining control over someone's personality or actions, as in hypnosis or suggestion. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mesmerism
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Medical Definition of Mesmerism
1. The art of inducing an extraordinary or abnormal state of the nervous system, in which the actor claims to control the actions, and communicate directly with the mind, of the recipient. See Animal magnetism, under Magnetism. Origin: From Mesmer, who first brought it into notice at Vienna, about 1775: cf. F. Mesmerisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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