Hypnosis (noun)

1. A state of consciousness characterized by deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility, in which an individual can be induced to perform certain actions or to experience certain sensations or emotions.
2. The induction of this state, typically by a therapist or hypnotist.

Origin:

The word hypnosis comes from the greek word hypnos, meaning sleep, and the greek word hupnos, meaning to put to sleep.

Examples:

1. He was hypnotized to quit smoking.
2. She was hypnotized to overcome her fear of flying.
3. He was hypnotized to remember a past event.
4. She was hypnotized to reduce her chronic pain.
5. He was hypnotized to improve his athletic performance.