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powers of suggestion

powers of suggestion is the plural of power of suggestion.

Meaning of power of suggestion

Noun

power of suggestion (countable and uncountable, plural powers of suggestion)

  1. The idea or theory in which one individual guides the thoughts and behavior of another through a suggestion or a proposal.
    • The power of suggestion does not accomplish everything; no more does surgery or medicine or any other agent.1910, Charles Reynolds Brown, Faith and Health, page 186

Questions about powers of suggestion

What is powers of suggestion the plural of?
Powers of suggestion is the plural of power of suggestion.

Words near powers of suggestion in the dictionary

  1. powers behind thrones
  2. Powers Creek
  3. powers down
  4. powers of appointment
  5. powers of attorney
  6. powers of suggestion
  7. powers of termination
  8. powers off
  9. powers on
  10. powers that be
  11. powers up

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