hypnotise

/'hipnətaiz/ Cách viết khác : (hypnotise) /'hipnətaiz/
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hypnotise

The therapist uses a swinging watch to hypnotise the patient.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To induce hypnosis in (someone): To cause a person to enter a hypnotic state, a trance-like condition characterized by heightened suggestibility, deep relaxation, and focused attention.
Usage
  • The verb "hypnotise" describes the action performed by a hypnotist on a subject. It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the person being hypnotised).
  • It is used in contexts related to therapy, entertainment, or psychological research.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The therapist tried to hypnotise his patient to help her overcome her fear.
    • A stage magician can hypnotise a volunteer from the audience.
    • She was easily hypnotised by the soothing voice and rhythmic instructions.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be/get hypnotised": The passive form is common to describe the state or experience of the subject.
    • He claims he cannot be hypnotised.
  • Figurative Use: Sometimes used informally to mean "to capture someone's complete attention as if by magic."
    • The beautiful scenery hypnotised the travellers, making them forget all their worries. (Note: This is an extended, metaphorical use.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Hypnotist (n): A person who induces hypnosis.
    • The hypnotist asked for a volunteer.
  • Hypnosis (n): The state or practice itself.
    • She underwent hypnosis to quit smoking.
  • Hypnotic (adj): 1. Relating to hypnosis. 2. Having a soothing, trance-inducing quality.
    • The rhythmic sound had a hypnotic effect.
  • Hypnotisable/Hypnotizable (adj): Capable of being hypnotised.
    • Not everyone is hypnotisable.
  • Hypnotise is the British English spelling. The American English spelling is hypnotize.
Synonyms
  • Mesmerise: To hold the attention of someone entirely; historically synonymous with hypnotise.
  • Put into a trance: A descriptive phrase for inducing a hypnotic state.
Phrasal Verbs
Related Idioms
  • Like a rabbit hypnotised by headlights: A variation of the more common idiom "like a deer/rabbit caught in the headlights," describing a state of frozen, paralysed fascination or fear.
    • He stood there, like a rabbit hypnotised by headlights, unable to move or speak.
hypnotise

The therapist uses a swinging watch to hypnotise the patient.

Verb
  1. induce hypnosis in

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