Complete Definition of "mesmerism"

English
Etymology
After w:Franz Mesmer|Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), a physician.

Noun
mesmerism

  1. (the method or power of gaining) control over someone's personality or actions.

Derived terms
mesmeric
mesmerist
mesmerize

See also
somnolism
hypnosis

Category:English eponyms

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