PSYCH (UP) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

psych (up)

verb

ˈsīk

Definition of psych (up)

as in to brace

to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition

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The entire domestic box office was bracing for the Independence Day doldrums.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 July 2026
But true lambrusco, made in the Italian province of Emilia-Romagna is dry, bracing and delicately effervescent.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of brace

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In order to fortify their reputation and show potential clients just how legitimate the business’ offerings were, the team quickly applied and received official accreditations.

— William Jones, USA Today, 8 July 2026
The Gulf has made significant progress in fortifying its cyber resilience and digital infrastructure, but many argue that its insurance frameworks have not kept pace with the growing systemic risks posed by today’s cybercriminals.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026

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In an interview with the Financial Times, Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave said the company is readying itself for temperatures normally associated with Saudi Arabia.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Fortunately, the Dutch squad were staying nearby, with the team opting to ready the bicycles at the hotel before the riders cycled two kilometres to sign on and begin racing.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026

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