posthypnotic suggestion

noun

A suggestion, given to a hypnotized person, to perform some action after awakening, especially in response to a cue.

Meanings

nounposthypnotic suggestion (countable and uncountable, plural posthypnotic suggestions)

plural posthypnotic suggestions

  1. countableuncountableA suggestion, given to a hypnotized person, to perform some action after awakening, especially in response to a cue.

Translations

Finnish jälkisuggestio
  • jälkisuggestiotype of suggestion
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