thought-read

thought-read
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
1. : to determine the unspoken thoughts of (a person) by observation of facial expressions or by telepathy

easily thought-read his friend

2. : to determine (the unspoken thoughts) of a person by observation of facial expressions or by telepathy

thought-read the commander's plans

thought-reader \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun

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