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mesmerism

noun
mes·​mer·​ism | \ ˈmez-mÉ™-ËŒri-zÉ™m How to pronounce mesmerism (audio) also ˈmes-\

Definition of mesmerism

1 : hypnotic induction held to involve animal magnetism broadly : hypnotism
2 : hypnotic appeal
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Other Words from mesmerism

mesmerist \ ˈmez-​mÉ™-​rist How to pronounce mesmerist (audio) also  ˈmes-​ \ noun

Synonyms for mesmerism

Synonyms

hypnosis, hypnotism

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Examples of mesmerism in a Sentence

made a living at mesmerism and the selling of medical remedies of dubious value

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 In the years leading up to the French Revolution, mesmerism started to take on a significantly political dimension. — National Geographic, "Was this hypnotic health craze an elaborate hoax or a medical breakthrough?," 5 Mar. 2019

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First Known Use of mesmerism

1784, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for mesmerism

French A. Mesmer

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mesmerism

noun
mes·​mer·​ism | \ ˈmez-mÉ™-ËŒriz-É™m also ˈmes-\

Medical Definition of mesmerism

: hypnotic induction by the practices of F. A. Mesmer that was believed to involve animal magnetism broadly : hypnotism

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