telepathist

A noun referring to a person who claims or is believed to have the ability to communicate thoughts directly from one mind to another without using the usual sensory channels.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que afirma ou é considerada capaz de transmitir pensamentos diretamente de uma mente para outra, sem usar os canais sensoriais comuns; também pode se referir a quem lê pensamentos ou se comunica mentalmente.

1. Person with telepathic ability C1 formal

   An individual who claims or is believed to have the ability to communicate thoughts directly from one mind to another without using the normal sensory channels.

   • The telepathist claimed she could read the thoughts of anyone in the room.
   • In the science fiction novel, the telepathist helped the crew communicate with an alien species.
   • The telepathist demonstrated her ability by guessing the card the volunteer was thinking of.

   🇵🇹Telepata

   Sinônimos: mind readerthought-reader

2. Mentalist performer C1 formal

   A performer, often a magician, who creates the illusion of reading minds, typically through clever signals, psychological techniques, or an accomplice.

   • The stage telepathist amazed the audience by revealing the secret numbers written on a hidden board.
   • He worked as a telepathist in a magic show, using subtle cues from his assistant.
   • The telepathist's act involved guessing personal details about volunteers from the audience.

   🇵🇹Ilusionista mentalista

   Sinônimos: mind readerthought-reader

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