Disentrancing

/ˌdɪsɪnˈtrænsɪŋ/ verb

Definition

In the process of freeing someone from a trance or spell.

Etymology

From disentrance + -ing. Present participle showing ongoing action of breaking a spell.

Kelly Says

The physical process of disentrancing someone in old texts is fascinating—hand gestures, loud sounds, or cold water were used, making it less mystical and more like the birth of neurology.

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