mind-reading

mind reading

noun
1.
the ability to discern the thoughts of others without the normal means of communication, especially by means of a preternatural power.
2.
an act or the practice of so discerning the thoughts of another.
Also called thought reading.


Origin:
1880–85

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mind-reader
 
n
a person seemingly able to discern the thoughts of another
 
'mind-reading
 
n

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