hypnosis
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hypnosis
A procedure for inducing a trance-like state in which a person is especially receptive to suggestions. It is used therapeutically or for entertainment.
Er hat versucht, sich das Rauchen mithilfe von Hypnose abzugewöhnen.
He tried to give up smoking with the help of hypnosis.
'Hypnose' (hypnosis) belongs to a word family. The related verb is 'hypnotisieren' (to hypnotize someone) and the adjective is 'hypnotisch' (hypnotic; as if in hypnosis).
Der Therapeut konnte den Patienten schnell hypnotisieren.
The therapist was able to hypnotize the patient quickly.
Common phrases are 'jemanden in Hypnose versetzen' (to put someone under hypnosis) and 'unter Hypnose sein' (to be under hypnosis).
Der Magier versetzte eine Freiwillige aus dem Publikum in Hypnose.
The magician put a volunteer from the audience under hypnosis.
When hypnosis serves as a method or tool for achieving a goal, the phrase 'mithilfe von Hypnose' (with the help of hypnosis) is often used.
Sie hat ihre Flugangst mithilfe von Hypnose überwunden.
She overcame her fear of flying with the help of hypnosis.
trance
Hypnose refers to the procedure used to deliberately induce a trance-like state. Trance refers to the restricted state of consciousness itself, which can result from hypnosis but can also arise in other ways. Hypnose is therefore the appropriate term for the technique, while Trance refers to the resulting state.
Der Therapeut nutzt Hypnose, um die Patientin besonders empfänglich für seine Suggestionen zu machen.
The therapist uses hypnosis to make the patient especially receptive to his suggestions.
Während der Behandlung fällt die Patientin durch die Hypnose in eine tiefe Trance.
During the treatment, the patient enters a deep trance through hypnosis.
