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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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“Just relax,” the hypnotist said, “take a deep breath, take the time you need. Can you tell me how long his hair is? Does he have it neatly cut, or is it trimmed?”

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

Fraser - who had become a fan of well-known hypnotist and illusionist Derren Brown - said his only wish was to be a hypnotist.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025

“I elicited the services of a hypnotist to help get into a trance state,” the actor said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2024

The tone was soft and soothing, but also commanding—like a hypnotist giving orders.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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