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Definition of mind game

: a psychological tactic used to manipulate or intimidate —usually used in pluralplayed mind games with his opponent

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Recent Examples on the Web Follett said that dogs can learn balance, agility and do mind games. — Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "New doggy day care and pet resort planned in Menomonee Falls," 30 Oct. 2019 And lastly, a comically intrusive Alexa-like virtual assistant plays mind games on a colorfully unstable family. — Los Angeles Times, "New in L.A. theater: The struggles of women, as seen through the Armenian genocide," 27 Sep. 2019 The mind games, manufacturing runs, dugout traditions, great defense, windy nights and garlic fries. — Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, "Was baseball better 50 years ago? Chronicle readers weigh in," 21 Sep. 2019 Anthony will provide some challenging mind games that take teamwork. · Exploring options for living can include assisted living facilities. — Linda Gandee/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Westlake Community Services offers seniors healthy programs and housing options in July," 2 July 2019 The particularities of Logan’s mind games are telling. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "Succession Bores Into the Power of Fear," 25 Aug. 2019 The mind games have started, the statistics are being mulled over. — Aimee Lewis, CNN, "England vs. USA: English women chase World Cup history against 'the team everyone wants to beat'," 1 July 2019 The first being the duo’s trippy electronica, equal parts trance-inducing mind game and dance-floor-filling groove, that has made them an Ultra Music Festival staple. — Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, "Weekend preview: Women and beers and TVs we love, plus a Bon Jovi dance party?," 7 Aug. 2019 Distance yourself from anyone who is unstable or playing mind games. — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, "Horoscopes: July 25, 2019," 25 July 2019

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First Known Use of mind game

1963, in the meaning defined above

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15 Nov 2019

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“Mind game.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind%20game. Accessed 22 November 2019.

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