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Definition of mind game noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

mind game

noun
 
/ˈmaɪnd ɡeɪm/
 
/ˈmaɪnd ɡeɪm/
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  1. something that you do or say in order to make somebody feel less confident, especially to gain an advantage for yourself
    • Don't believe him—he likes to play mind games with people.
See mind game in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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