hypnotism
/ˈhɪpnətɪz(ə)m
/noun [mass noun]
The study or practice of hypnosis.Another psychologist, E.M. Thornton, extends the analogy between hypnotism, mesmerism, and exorcism....
- He was so impressed that he went on to study psychology, neuro-linguistic programming and hypnotism.
- I find mentalism, hypnotism and the study of body language very intriguing.
Synonyms
mesmerism, hypnosis, hypnotic suggestion, autosuggestion