posthypnotic suggestion
/ (ˌpəʊsthɪpˈnɒtɪk) /
a suggestion made to the subject while in a hypnotic trance, to be acted upon at some time after emerging from the trance
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How to use posthypnotic suggestion in a sentence
That apparitions of a sort can be induced by hypnotic and posthypnotic suggestion is certain enough (see Hypnotism).
Using this technique, with each subject carrying out a posthypnotic suggestion, intensifies the responses of other subjects.
A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis | Melvin PowersA special code phrase in the message had released "Stanley Martin" from the posthypnotic suggestion that had held him for so long.
Anything You Can Do | Gordon Randall GarrettHis release from the posthypnotic suggestion had made it possible.
Anything You Can Do ... | Gordon Randall Garrett
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