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Definitions

hypnosis

[hip-noh-sis] / hɪpˈnoʊ sɪs /
NOUN
anesthetic/anaesthetic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
opiate
STRONG
analgesic anodyne dope gas inhalant shot soporific spinal
WEAK
general anesthetic hypnotic local anesthetic narcotic pain-killer
Antonyms
WEAK
analeptic stimulant
NOUN
hypnotism
Synonyms
STRONG
fascination hypnotherapy mesmerism suggestion
WEAK
autohypnosis deep sleep hypnonanalysis spell-casting
NOUN
stupor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coma slumber trance
STRONG
amazement anesthesia apathy asphyxia bewilderment dullness hebetude inertia inertness insensibility languor lassitude lethargy narcosis numbness petrifaction sleep somnolence sopor stupefaction swoon torpor
WEAK
fainting suspended animation swooning
Antonyms
STRONGEST
consciousness wakefulness
STRONG
activity interest life liveliness
WEAK
sensibility

Example Sentences

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A California court explained the danger of investigative hypnosis this way.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

Some of the messages mentioned hypnosis sessions and offered to tell Amelie her "memories", prosecutor Nadia Silver said.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

As a student, he watched a hypnosis show, which ultimately inspired him to embark on his own career in magic.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

Serious drama without a celebrity draw is an extremely tough sell in this era of entertainment-on-demand and social media hypnosis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Gene was formed by this alpine hypnosis, this hushing of human drama.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.