Phrase Hound found 16 phrases and 31 compound words that contain psych. The most common are listed below. Open psych in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 16
- psych folkA genre of folk music influenced by psychedelic rock and possessing a dark, sinister tone.
- psych wardClipped compound of psychiatric ward.
- evo-psychAbbreviation of evolutionary psychology: A theoretical approach to psychology that attempts to explain mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, that is, as the functional products of natural …
- Psych-OA fan of the American detective comedy-drama television series Psych.
- pop psychAbbreviation of popular psychology: The lay theory or practice of psychology.
- psych outTo outsmart.
- psych hospitalClipped compound of psychiatric hospital.
- geri-psychSyllabic abbreviation of geriatric-psychiatric.
- psych hospitalsplural of psych hospital: Clipped compound of psychiatric hospital.
- psych outsplural of psych out: To outsmart.
- psych upTo motivate, encourage or mentally (emotionally) prepare.
- psych verbA verb indicating a change of a psychological state, such as shock, encourage, or agitate.
- psych verbsplural of psych verb: A verb indicating a change of a psychological state, such as shock, encourage, or agitate.
- psych wardsplural of psych ward: Clipped compound of psychiatric ward.
- Psych-Osplural of Psych-O: A fan of the American detective comedy-drama television series Psych.
- psych-fiPsychedelic fiction.
Compound words 31
- psychiatricOf, or relating to, psychiatry.
- psychspeakThe jargon used by psychologists or psychiatrists.
- bradypsychiaslowness of thought (or mental activity)
- cryptopsychismThe psychological processes underlying the subjective experience of mediumship.
- outpsychTo overcome or intimidate by psychological means.
- psychachepsychological pain
- psychalgiapsychogenic pain, physical pain of psychological origin
- psychastheniaA psychological disorder characterized by phobias, obsessions, compulsions, or excessive anxiety.
- psychicsplural of psychic: A person who possesses, or appears to possess, extra-sensory abilities such as clairvoyance, precognition, and telepathy, or who appears to be susceptible to paranormal or supernatural influences.
- psychosesplural of psychosis: A severe mental disorder, sometimes with physical damage to the brain, marked by a deranged personality and a distorted view of reality.