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- [mez-muh-riz-uh m, mes-]
- /ˈmɛz məˌrɪz əm, ˈmɛs-/
- /ˈmez.mə.rɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mez-muh-riz-uh m, mes-]
- /ˈmɛz məˌrɪz əm, ˈmɛs-/
Definitions of mesmerism word
- noun mesmerism hypnosis as induced, according to F. A. Mesmer, through animal magnetism. 1
- noun mesmerism hypnotism. 1
- noun mesmerism a compelling attraction; fascination. 1
- noun mesmerism The therapeutic system of F. A. Mesmer. 1
- noun mesmerism a hypnotic state induced by the operator's imposition of his will on that of the patient 0
- noun mesmerism an early doctrine concerning this 0
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Origin of mesmerism
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1775-85; Mesmer + -ism
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Parts of speech for Mesmerism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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mesmerism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mesmerism usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mesmerism
noun mesmerism
- charisma — You say that someone has charisma when they can attract, influence, and inspire people by their personal qualities.
- allure — to entice or tempt (someone) to a person or place or to a course of action; attract
- pull — pull media
- draw — to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off).
- witchcraft — the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic.
Antonyms for mesmerism
noun mesmerism
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- repugnance — the state of being repugnant.
- repulsion — the act of repulsing or the state of being repulsed.
- impotence — the condition or quality of being impotent; weakness.
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