mesmerism
🇬🇧 UK/'mezmәrizm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
An early form of hypnosis; the power to control or fascinate another person's mind or actions
催眠术,动物磁力说
🧩 Root Breakdown
Eponymmesmerismother
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Example Sentences
- 1.
Mesmerism was a precursor to modern hypnosis.
- 2.
In the nineteenth century mesmerism attracted many followers.