thought-read

transitive verb

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
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 31 Oct. 2024.

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