hypnotic suggestion

noun

A statement made during hypnosis describing a change in behavior or experience that does not require the conscious effort of the participant.

Meanings

nounhypnotic suggestion (countable and uncountable, plural hypnotic suggestions)

plural hypnotic suggestions

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesA statement made during hypnosis describing a change in behavior or experience that does not require the conscious effort of the participant.
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