posthypnotic suggestion

/ ˌpəʊsthɪpˈnɒtɪk /

noun

1. a suggestion made to the subject while in a hypnotic trance, to be acted upon at some time after emerging from the trance

Example Sentences

That apparitions of a sort can be induced by hypnotic and posthypnotic suggestion is certain enough (see Hypnotism).

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Using this technique, with each subject carrying out a posthypnotic suggestion, intensifies the responses of other subjects.

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A special code phrase in the message had released "Stanley Martin" from the posthypnotic suggestion that had held him for so long.

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His release from the posthypnotic suggestion had made it possible.

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