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hypnotist

British  
/ ˈhɪpnətɪst /

noun

  1. a person skilled in the theory and practice of hypnosis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The hypnotist then asked her about the passenger and urged her to focus on his hair.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

When Paula whispers something that Lilian can’t quite make out, just before the hypnotist brings her out of the spell, Lilian protests in English, “I need to hear her!”

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

A hypnotist born with the most severe form of albinism has gone from the depths of despair at his disability to headlining his own show.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025

He partly based his claim on his own training as a hypnotist.

From Washington Post • Mar. 6, 2023

Hell pretend he’s a hypnotist, opening his eyes wide and lowering his voice the way he used to do with me.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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