Synonyms for
Hypnosis
Definition
Hypnosis is a state of consciousness in which a person is highly responsive to suggestion and can experience imagined or real experiences as if they were real.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- hypnosis session
- stage hypnosis
- self-hypnosis
- hypnosis therapy
- deep hypnosis
- hypnosis techniques
- under hypnosis
Word family
Usage note
While 'hypnotism' is often used interchangeably, 'hypnosis' is the preferred term in modern scientific and clinical contexts. Be aware that 'hypnosis' can sometimes be associated with stage shows, but it also refers to a legitimate therapeutic technique.
Example sentences
- During hypnosis, I felt like I was floating on a cloud.
- He used hypnosis to quit smoking.
- The magician put the audience into a hypnosis with his mesmerizing performance.
- My therapist recommended hypnosis to help me with my anxiety.
- The hypnotist's voice was soothing and calming.
Quotes
"Hypnosis is the epitome of mind-body medicine. It can enable the mind to tell the body how to react, and modify the messages that the body sends to the mind." - New York Times
"The mind is everything; what you think, you become." - Buddha
"Hypnosis is a natural state of mind, which we all experience to some degree every day." - Michael D. Preston