Sug*ges"tion (?), n.
(Hypnotism) The
control of the mind of an hypnotic subject by ideas in the mind of the hypnotizer.
Sug*ges"tion (?), n. [F. suggestion, L. suggestio.]
1. The act of
suggesting; presentation of an idea.
2. That which is
suggested; an intimation;
an insinuation; a hint; a different proposal or mention; also, formerly, a secret incitement; temptation.
Why do I yield to that
suggestion?
Shak. 3. Charge;
complaint; accusation. [Obs.] "A false suggestion."
Chaucer.
4. (Law)
Information without oath; an entry of a material fact or circumstance on the record for the information of the court, at
the death or insolvency of a party.
5. (Physiol. &
Metaph.) The act or power of
originating or recalling ideas or
relations, distinguished as original and relative; -- a term much
used by Scottish
metaphysicians from Hutcherson to
Thomas Brown.
Syn. -- Hint; allusion; intimation; insinuation. -- Suggestion, Hint.
A hint is the briefest or most indirect mode of calling one's attention to a subject. A
suggestion is a putting of
something before the mind for
consideration, an indirect or guarded mode of presenting argument or advice. A
hint is usually something slight or covert, and may by merely negative in its character. A suggestion is ordinarily intended to furnish us
with some practical assistance or direction. "He gave me a hint of
my danger, and added some suggestions
as to the
means of avoiding it."
Willing to wound, and yet afraid to
strike,
Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike.
Pope. Arthur, whom they say
is killed to-night
On your suggestion.
Shak.
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