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Meaning of the word trance in English

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trance

US /træns/
UK /træns/
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Noun

1.

a half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response to external stimuli, typically as induced by hypnosis or entered by a medium.

Example:
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She was in a deep trance, unresponsive to my calls.
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The shaman entered a trance to communicate with spirits.
Synonym:
dazestuporcomahypnosisrapture
2.

a state of delight or ecstasy.

Example:
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She was in a trance of happiness after hearing the good news.
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The music put him in a blissful trance.
Synonym:
ecstasyrapturedelightblissenchantment

Verb

1.

to put into a trance; hypnotize.

Example:
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The hypnotist attempted to trance the volunteer.
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Her soothing voice seemed to trance the audience.
Synonym:
hypnotizemesmerizeenchantcaptivatespellbind
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