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| acetal |
a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid compound used as a solvent, in perfumes and cosmetics, in organic synthesis, and to induce hypnosis. [1/2 definitions] |
| autohypnosis |
the hypnosis or hypnotic state that results. [1/2 definitions] |
| hypno- |
hypnosis. [1/2 definitions] |
| hypnoid |
of or relating to hypnosis or sleep. |
| hypnology |
the study or science of sleep and hypnosis. |
| hypnosis |
a condition like sleep that is caused by the direction of another person. People under hypnosis may do or say things as directed or suggested by the person who has put them in this condition. |
| hypnotic |
of or pertaining to hypnotism or hypnosis. [4/7 definitions] |
| hypnotism |
an act or the science of inducing hypnosis. [2 definitions] |
| hypnotist |
a person who is skilled in the theory and practice of hypnosis as used for medical purposes or for entertainment. |
| hypnotize |
to put into a state of hypnosis. |
| trance |
a condition in which one seems to be asleep and cannot fully control movements or the mind. A trance can be caused by hypnosis or illness. |
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