MIND GAME
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Mind Game.
Mind Game - as a noun
Any game designed to exercise the intellect
Deliberate actions of calculated psychological manipulation intended to intimidate or confuse (usually for competitive advantage)
Example: "Football players try to play mind games with the opposition"
Example Sentences
"He enjoys playing mind games to manipulate people."
"Chess is a classic mind game that requires strategic thinking."
"Her mind games are always so clever and challenging."
"The coach used mind games to distract the opposing team."
"Playing mind games with someone's emotions is not fair."