mesmerist
/'mezmərist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A practitioner of mesmerism: A person who performs or practices mesmerism, an early form of hypnosis or therapeutic technique involving the induction of a trance-like state.
- A hypnotist: A person who induces hypnosis, often for therapeutic or entertainment purposes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Victorian-era mesmerist claimed he could cure various ailments through his techniques.
- She consulted a professional mesmerist to help manage her anxiety.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is strongly associated with Franz Anton Mesmer (1734–1815), whose theories about "animal magnetism" preceded modern hypnosis. A "mesmerist" originally referred to a follower or practitioner of Mesmer's methods.
- The 19th-century novel featured a traveling mesmerist who captivated village audiences.
Variants and Related Words
- Mesmerism (n): The therapeutic system or practice developed by Franz Mesmer; a historical term for hypnosis.
- The study of mesmerism offers insight into the history of psychology.
- Mesmerize (v): To hold the attention of someone entirely; to hypnotize.
- The speaker's voice seemed to mesmerize the entire crowd.
- Mesmeric (adj): Relating to mesmerism; fascinating or hypnotic in effect.
- The dancer's movements had a mesmeric quality.
Synonyms
- Hypnotist: A person who induces hypnosis.
- Hypnotherapist: A therapist who uses hypnosis as a treatment tool.
Related Phrases
- Stage mesmerist: A performer who uses hypnosis for entertainment, common in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The stage mesmerist asked for volunteers from the audience.
Noun
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a person who induces hypnosis
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