Hypnotism (noun)

The practice of inducing a trance-like state in a person in order to treat various conditions or to perform other tasks.

Origin:

From french hypnotisme, from greek hypnos "sleep".

Examples:

1. He was interested in learning hypnotism.
2. Hypnotism is used to treat a variety of conditions such as anxiety, addiction, and pain.
3. She was hypnotized to stop smoking.
4. Hypnotism is a method of inducing a trance-like state in a person for therapeutic or other purposes.
5. Hypnotism can be used to help people overcome fears, change habits, or manage pain.