Synonyms: hypnotism, suggestion, mesmerism
Definition: the act of inducing hypnosis
Similar words: influence
Definition: causing something without any direct or apparent effort
Synonyms: suggestion
Definition: the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association
Similar words: higher cognitive process
Definition: cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use
Synonyms: suggestion
Definition: an idea that is suggested
Usage: the picnic was her suggestion
Definition: the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Usage: it was not a good idea; the thought never entered my mind
Synonyms: proposition, proffer, suggestion
Definition: a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
Usage: it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
Similar words: proposal
Definition: something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
Synonyms: prompting, suggestion
Definition: persuasion formulated as a suggestion
Similar words: suasion, persuasion
Definition: the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
Synonyms: hint, trace, suggestion
Definition: a just detectable amount
Usage: he speaks French with a trace of an accent
Similar words: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity
Definition: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude