psych (up)

verb

ˈsīk How to pronounce psych (up) (audio)
Definition of psych (up)next
as in to brace
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psych (up)
  1. brace
  2. fortify
  3. ready
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  • This leads to an honest and bracing conversation about the nature of addiction.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Related Articles Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory in first public comments on US vote China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan For many Iranians, Trump’s return intensifies worries about war.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of brace
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  • Highly durable and stretchy, the pants have a lightweight construction and relaxed fit that's fortified with the brand's soft fleece lining for extra warmth.
    Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to safe-haven demand, non-yielding gold became more attractive as central banks fortified their economies with near-zero interest rates.
    Sanford Mann, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of fortify
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  • That is a popular question among a cohort of Americans who are convinced of a coming cataclysm between violent factions in the country—and who are readying themselves for it.
    Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Seoul, South Korea CNN — There is growing intelligence that North Korea has been readying itself for a more direct role in Russia’s war in Ukraine, a move that could reverberate far beyond the frontlines of the war raging in Europe.
    Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of ready
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“Psych (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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