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hypnotist|ˈhɪpnətɪst|
[f. as prec. + -ist.]
One who studies or practises hypnotism; a hypnotizer. Also attrib.
1843[see hypnotism 1]. 1884Proc. Soc. Psych. Res. I. v. 12 Results which..indicate a special sympathy or ‘rapport’ between a hypnotist or mesmerist and a sensitive ‘subject’. 1890Athenæum 10 May 603/1 The cleverest hypnotists have recently told us that they cannot induce a victim to commit an act altogether repugnant to his or her moral character. 1893E. Hart in Brit. Med. Jrnl. 18 Feb. 363 The hypnotist faith-curer of the hospital ward and the priestly faith-curer of the grotto are in truth utilising the same human elements.
Hence hypnoˈtistic a., relating to hypnotists or hypnotism. |