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animal magnetism
noun
Definition of ANIMAL MAGNETISM
1
: a mysterious force claimed by Mesmer to enable him to hypnotize patients
2
: a magnetic charm or appeal; especially : sex appeal
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First Known Use of ANIMAL MAGNETISM
1784
Related to ANIMAL MAGNETISM
- Synonyms
- allure, charm, appeal, attractiveness, captivation, charisma, duende, enchantment, fascination, force field, glamour (also glamor), magic, magnetism, oomph, pizzazz (or pizazz), seductiveness, witchery
- Antonyms
- repulsion, repulsiveness
Medical Dictionary
animal magnetism
noun
Medical Definition of ANIMAL MAGNETISM
: a spiritlike force alleged by the Austrian physician Franz Anton Mesmer (1734–1815) to reside within himself and to be active in his use of therapeutic hypnosis—see mesmerism
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