(usually in passive) To make mental in nature, rather than physical / (psychology) To understand the behavior of others as a product of their mental state

(psychology) The ability to understand mental states that underlies the overt behaviour of oneself or others.

plural of mentalis

simple past tense and past participle of mentalize

plural of mental

plural of mentalism

plural of mentalization

Difficult and complex logical thought processes, especially when performed effortlessly. / (derogatory) Inventive, complex arguments used to justify what is otherwise unjustifiable.

The tendency for groups of individuals to act together without planned direction.

(idiomatic, Philippines) A way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you." The metaphor refers to a pot of crabs in which one tries to escape over the side, but is relentlessly pulled down by the others in the pot.