mesmerism

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈmɛzməˌɹɪzəm/

Noun

countable uncountable

The method or power of gaining control over someone's personality or actions, as in hypnosis or suggestion. / The state induced by hypnotic methods (especially that of Mesmer himself).

Japanese Meaning

催眠術―（催眠や暗示によって）人の性格や行動を支配する方法・力 / 催眠法によって引き起こされる状態（特にメスメリがその実践者として知られる）

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The charismatic leader relied on mesmerism to bend the crowd's will and silence dissent.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

そのカリスマ的な指導者は、群衆の意志を曲げ異論を封じるために催眠術に頼った。

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Sense（1）

The method or power of gaining control over someone's personality or actions, as in hypnosis or suggestion.

What is the secret mesmerism which friendship possesses, and under the operation of which a person ordinarily sluggish, or cold, or timid, becomes wise, active, and resolute, in another's behalf?

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Sense（2）

The state induced by hypnotic methods (especially that of Mesmer himself).

mesmerisms

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