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Definition of thought-read

1 : to determine the unspoken thoughts of (a person) by observation of facial expressions or by telepathy easily thought-read his friend
2 : to determine (the unspoken thoughts) of a person by observation of facial expressions or by telepathy thought-read the commander's plans

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thought-reader \ ˈ⸗ˌ⸗⸗ \ noun

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“Thought-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thought-read. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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