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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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"I believe that it can happen in theory and I think it's definitely worth investing the time of evidence and research into hypnosis generally."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Since that article was published, investigative hypnosis has been shown to be completely unreliable.

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

Audiences had to liberate a cadre of musicians from hypnosis and do so by concocting scenarios in which the club’s proprietor was continually forced to leave the room.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2025

It can walk on its hind legs, outrun arrows, and its yellow eyes are reputed to have the power of both hypnosis and Legilimency.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

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