Head-game
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛd- ˈɡeɪm/
Head-game (noun)
- actions or words meant to confuse or control someone's thoughts or feelings.
Examples
- She played a head-game to confuse her opponent.
- He realized it was just a head-game to distract him.
Common collocations: play a head-game, engage in head-games, psychological head-game