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Hypnosis

/hɪˈpnoʊsəs/
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(noun) A trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person has a heightened suggestibility, and in which suppressed memories may be experienced.

The hypnotist said, "All hypnosis is self hypnosis."
Hypnosis can't make you do anything against your will.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced therapist used deep ____ to help the patient recall memories from childhood.

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