HyperDic: mind_game

English > 2 senses of the expression mind game:
NOUNactmind gameany game / game designed to exercise the intellect
actmind gamedeliberate actions of calculated psychological manipulation intended to intimidate or confuse (usually for competitive advantage)
English > mind game: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningAny game / game designed to exercise the intellect.
BroadergameAn amusement or pastime
English > mind game: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningDeliberate actions of calculated psychological manipulation intended to intimidate or confuse (usually for competitive advantage).
Examples
  • "football players try to play mind games with the opposition"
  • "the jeweler's mind game is to convince lovers that the size of a gemstone reflects the depth of their feelings"
Broadermanipulation, useExerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage

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