mesmerism

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim 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?”

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