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    mesmerism
    /ˈmɛzmərɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. the therapeutic system of F. A. Mesmer. historical

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMESMERISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MESMERISM definition: 1. the act of putting someone into a mental state like sleep, in which a person's thoughts can be…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › mesmerismMesmerism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : hypnotic induction held to involve animal magnetism. broadly : hypnotism. 2. : hypnotic appeal. mesmerist. ˈmez-mə-rist. also ˈmes- noun. Synonyms. hypnosis. hypnotism. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of mesmerism in a Sentence. made a living at mesmerism and the selling of medical remedies of dubious value.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMESMERISM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    MESMERISM meaning: 1. the act of putting someone into a mental state like sleep, in which a person's thoughts can be…. Learn more.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Animal_magnetismAnimal magnetism - Wikipedia

    Animal magnetism, also known as mesmerism, is a theory invented by German doctor Franz Mesmer in the 18th century. It posits the existence of an invisible natural force ( Lebensmagnetismus ) possessed by all living things, including humans, animals, and vegetables.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › mesmerismMesmerism - definition of mesmerism by The Free Dictionary

    Define mesmerism. mesmerism synonyms, mesmerism pronunciation, mesmerism translation, English dictionary definition of mesmerism. n. 1. A strong or spellbinding appeal; fascination. 2. Hypnotic induction believed to involve animal magnetism. 3. Hypnotism. mes·mer′ic adj....

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMESMERISM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. a hypnotic state induced by the operator's imposition of his or her will on that of the patient. 2. an early doctrine concerning this. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. mesmerist (ˈmesmerist) noun. Word origin. C19: named after F. A. Mesmer (1734–1815), Austrian physician.

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    Mesmerism definition: hypnosis as induced, according to F. A. Mesmer, through animal magnetism.. See examples of MESMERISM used in a sentence.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › mesmerismMesmerism Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Mesmerism definition: Hypnotism, esp. as practiced by Mesmer in connection with his theory of animal magnetism.

  10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › mesmerismmesmerism - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 28, 2024 · The method or power of gaining control over someone's personality or actions, as in hypnosis or suggestion. The state induced by hypnotic methods (especially that of Mesmer himself).

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMESMERISM - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    A complete guide to the word "MESMERISM": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.