Etymology
Meaning
To induce a state of trance or hypnosis in someone, characterized by heightened suggestibility and altered consciousness.
Origin
The term "hypnotize" was coined by the Scottish physician James Braid in 1843. Braid, who was investigating the phenomenon of mesmerism, believed that the state induced by mesmerists was a form of sleep. He coined the term "hypnotism" (from the Greek word for sleep) to distinguish it from mesmerism.
The word "hypnotize" has since become the standard term for inducing a state of hypnosis. It is used in both medical and non-medical settings, and can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including anxiety, stress, and pain.
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