Psychological battle

mind game

1. An act or series of acts of calculated psychological manipulation, especially in order to confuse or intimidate. Often used in the plural.

2. An activity that provides entertainment and challenges the intellect.

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Noun	1.	mind game - any game designed to exercise the intellect game - an amusement or pastime; "they played word games"; "he thought of his painting as a game that filled his empty time"; "his life was all fun and games"
	2.	mind game - deliberate actions of calculated psychological manipulation intended to intimidate or confuse (usually for competitive advantage); "football players try to play mind games with the opposition"; "the jeweler's mind game is to convince lovers that the size of a gemstone reflects the depth of their feelings" manipulation, use - exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"

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Getting involved in a psychological battle (John was a keen chess player, representing his country as a junior) What would you do if you weren't a professional?

Odd Kunkuwap name stems from Cardiff night out by The Racing Post (London, England)

We can start winning the psychological battle, which is broadly wrapped around the Taliban saying, 'The West and the Afghan government is doing very little for you - we will offer you an austere future but at least it will be secure'.

Army supremo calls for more troops by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)

Boro have won only two of their last 23 league games, while Newcastle have collected all three points just once in 17 attempts, and the psychological battle at St James's Park will be as important as the physical contest.

Survival is down to a battle of nerves by The Journal (Newcastle, England)

psychodynamics

psychogalvanic response