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thought-reader

thought-reader

9.1
A magician who seems to know what people think by using tricks
  • noun
  • /θɔtˈridər/
translation icon : lector de pensamientos
  • The thought-reader amazed the audience by revealing private details about volunteers.

Examples

  • After the show, the thought-reader refused to reveal how he performed his tricks.

  • During the festival, the thought-reader demonstrated his skills by seemingly predicting the choices of audience members.

  • Many people were skeptical, suspecting that the thought-reader had assistance from someone in the crowd.

  • The thought-reader amazed the audience with his tricks.

  • Have you ever seen a thought-reader perform live?

  • The thought-reader captivated the crowd by accurately guessing their hidden fears and desires.

  • Everyone was left in awe as the thought-reader revealed secrets that only the participants knew.

Synonyms

telepath
vsthought-reader
259 8.9

A person who can read and send thoughts without speaking

is a performer who imitates that ability using tricks and subtle signals
psychic
vsthought-reader
208 7.3

A person who says they can know things beyond normal senses, like predicting the future

is an entertainer who uses tricks to seem to know thoughts not real powers
mind reader
vsthought-reader
16 6.3

A person who seems to know what other people are thinking, often using tricks or guessing

is a performer who deliberately stages acts to seem to know others' thoughts
telepathist
vsthought-reader
9.9

A performer who pretends to read minds by using secret signals from an accomplice

is a magician who relies on general stage trickery rather than real powers
mental telepathist
vsthought-reader
9.9

A person who says they can share thoughts without using the senses

is a performer who imitates such claimed communication with sleight and cues

Surface Forms

thought-reader singular
thought-readers plural

Morphology

thought-reader = thought + reader (transparent) = thought + reader

The compound means literally 'a person who reads thoughts', so a B1 learner knowing the parts can infer the meaning even if they may not know the magician nuance.

Etymology

Thought-reader is a simple mix of thought ('an idea in your mind') and reader ('someone who reads'), so it gives the image of a person who seems to 'read' other people's ideas. That's why the word fits magicians who use tricks and signs to appear to know your thoughts.