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psychologize

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psy·chol·o·gize  (s-kl-jz)
v. psy·chol·o·gized, psy·chol·o·giz·ing, psy·chol·o·giz·es
v.tr.
To explain (behavior) in psychological terms.
v.intr.
To investigate, reason, or speculate in psychological terms.
psy·cholo·gizer n.
psychologize, psychologise [saɪˈkɒləˌdʒaɪz]
vb (intr)
1. (Psychology) to make interpretations of behaviour and mental processes
2. (Psychology) to carry out investigation in the field of psychology
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