mind games

plural noun

psychological manipulation or strategy, used especially to gain advantage or to intimidate.

mind games

actions or statements intended to undermine or mislead someone else, often to gain advantage for oneself
she started playing mind games with me

1970–75

Plus, watch video for Joss Whedon's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Once Upon a Time In Wonderland, Kyle Killen's Mind Games, and more.

Mind games abound, but folks underestimate your skill at mental manipulation.

Either that, or you're becoming an even subtler player of mind games.

Clearly, Spencer's commitment to "Team Heidi" makes all the mind games worth it in the end!

April 19, 2024tortuous

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