| 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] |
| animal magnetism |
an internal biological force supposed by Franz Mesmer to induce hypnotism in others; biomagnetism. |
| armature |
a coil-wrapped iron core that rotates in a magnetic field to induce electrical current in a generator, or that produces motion in an electrical motor when current is passed through it. [1/4 definitions] |
| bribe |
to influence, induce, or corrupt by means of bribery. [1/4 definitions] |
| come-on |
(informal) something offered or apparently offered to entice or induce; lure. [1/2 definitions] |
| get |
to induce; persuade. [1/17 definitions] |
| hustle |
(informal) to induce (someone) by high-pressure methods to do or buy something. [1/10 definitions] |
| hypnotize |
to induce a hypnotic state in. [1/3 definitions] |
| kef |
a substance such as hemp that is smoked to induce this state. [1/2 definitions] |
| mesmerize |
to induce a hypnotic trance in; hypnotize. [1/2 definitions] |
| narcotic |
an addictive drug that induces stupor, drowsiness, or unconsciousness and may be used medically to relieve pain or induce sleep. [1/6 definitions] |
| nepenthe |
in ancient writings, a drink or potion said to have been used to dull pain and sorrow and induce forgetfulness. [1/2 definitions] |
| nest egg |
a real or artificial egg left in a nest to induce a hen to lay eggs there. [1/2 definitions] |
| polarize |
to induce polarity in; cause to concentrate around opposite points. [1/3 definitions] |
| seduce |
to induce to commit any action; entice; attract. [1/3 definitions] |
| sleeping |
designed to induce or aid sleep. [1/4 definitions] |
| strike |
to induce or instill (a feeling or emotion). [1/31 definitions] |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. [2 definitions] |
| sudatorium |
a hot-air bath or room used to induce sweating. |
| sweat |
a treatment or technique used to induce sweating, such as heat, hard exercise, or certain drugs. [1/18 definitions] |
| sweatpants |
pants made of cotton jersey, usu. having elastic at the cuffs and waistband, designed to be worn during exercise to induce sweating or absorb sweat. |