self-hypnosis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of self-hypnosis
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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"I used self-hypnosis to give myself one suggestion. The simple suggestion I gave myself was 'You Are Enough'," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025
It is an act of mass self-hypnosis that makes one blink in astonishment.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024
Unless you want to do some self-hypnosis, don’t stand for too long in front of the west wall’s flower — I’m pretty sure it’s vibrating.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2021
A psychologist friend of Earl’s from the Navy taught Tiger self-hypnosis, too.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2021
I have had subjects learn self-hypnosis in about 30 minutes, but I must also relate that I have worked with subjects for one year before they achieved it.
From A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Powers, Melvin
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