head game
The term "head game" is often used to describe various forms of psychological manipulation, especially in personal relationships.
Definition
C1Psychology
(informal)A tactic used to manipulate or deceive someone by affecting their thoughts or emotions.
Example
- He was playing head games to make her doubt her own decisions.
C1Relationships
(informal, dating)Behaviors aimed at confusing or controlling a partner's feelings or actions.
Example
- She accused him of playing head games by sending mixed signals.
C2Slang
(urban, informal)Skill in performing oral sex.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "head game":
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