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hipnose — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hypnosis noun A trance-like state, usually brought on deliberately, in which a person becomes highly open to suggestion.
  • trance noun A dreamlike, semi-conscious state in which someone is not fully aware of their surroundings.

Senses

hipnose is used for these senses in English:

  • hypnosis A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.
  • trance (countable) A state of awareness, concentration, or focus that filters experience and information (for example, a state of meditation or possession by some being).
  • trance (countable, psychology) A state of low response to stimulus and diminished, narrow attention; particularly one induced by hypnosis.

trance — full definition

  1. noun A dreamlike, semi-conscious state in which someone is not fully aware of their surroundings.
  2. noun A genre of electronic dance music with repetitive, hypnotic rhythms.
  3. verb To put someone into a trance; to entrance.

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