hypnotiser
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Definition
Noun: A person who induces hypnosis; someone who uses techniques to guide another person into a hypnotic state characterized by focused attention, heightened suggestibility, and deep relaxation.
Usage
The term "hypnotiser" refers specifically to the individual performing the act of hypnosis. It is used in contexts related to therapy, entertainment, or research. - The hypnotiser spoke in a calm, steady voice to guide the volunteer into a trance. - In the stage show, the hypnotiser asked participants to perform amusing actions.
Examples
- The therapist, a skilled hypnotiser, helped the patient manage chronic pain.
- The hypnotiser assured the audience that all participation was voluntary.
- Researchers studied the brain waves of the subject while the hypnotiser gave suggestions.
Advanced Usage
- Professional Context: Often used to distinguish a qualified practitioner from a layperson.
- The medical board certified her as a clinical hypnotiser.
- Agent Noun Form: The "-er" suffix indicates the person who performs the action of the verb "hypnotise."
Variants and Related Words
- Hypnotist (n.): A more common synonym for hypnotiser.
- Hypnotise (v.): The action performed by a hypnotiser.
- Hypnosis (n.): The state induced by a hypnotiser.
- Hypnotic (adj.): Relating to or inducing hypnosis.
Synonyms
- Hypnotist
- Mesmerist (less common, with historical connotations)
- Hypnotherapist (specifically for therapeutic contexts)
Antonyms
- Subject (the person being hypnotised)
- Skeptic (a person who doubts the phenomenon)
Related Phrases
- To be under a hypnotiser's influence: To be in a state of hypnosis guided by that person.
- The volunteer was completely under the hypnotiser's influence.
- Stage hypnotiser: A performer who uses hypnosis for entertainment.
- The stage hypnotiser had the audience laughing throughout the show.
Noun
- a person who induces hypnosis