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hypnotism

[hip-nuh-tiz-uhm] / ˈhɪp nəˌtɪz əm /


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He had a medical license, but participated in many fringe-y practices, like using hypnotism on his patients and “treating” people by mail.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2021

The plot also includes a disturbing case of mass hypnotism and mind control.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021

"He had the old power idea of hypnotism," Freeman told investigators, according to "Killing the Dream," an account of King's assassination by Gerald Posner.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2018

And don't get me started on the implausibility of the hypnotism.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2017

What he was not interested in was hypnotism and prehistoric animals, as some pop-culture articles indicated.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady