Mesmerism

['mezmərɪz(ə)m] or ['mɛzmə'rɪzəm]

Definition

(n.) The art of inducing an extraordinary or abnormal state of the nervous system, in which the actor claims to control the actions, and communicate directly with the mind, of the recipient. See Animal magnetism, under Magnetism.

Checker: Wyatt

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Animal magnetism.

Typist: Vance