mind-bending

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mind-bend·ing

(mīnd′bĕn′dĭng)

adj. Informal

Intensely affecting the mind, especially to the extent of producing hallucinations.

mind′-bend′er n.

mind′-bend′ing·ly adv.

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mind-bending

adj

1. very difficult to understand; complex

2. altering one's state of consciousness: mind-bending drugs.

3. reaching the limit of credibility: they offered a mind-bending salary.

the process of brainwashing

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mind′-blow`ing

adj.

1. overwhelming; astounding: a mind-blowing experience.

2. producing a hallucinogenic effect.

[1965–70]

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mind-bending - intensely affecting the mind especially in producing hallucinations

mind-blowing

colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech

psychoactive, psychotropic - affecting the mind or mood or other mental processes; "psychoactive drugs"

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mind-bending

[ˈmaɪndˌbendɪŋ] mind-blowing [ˈmaɪndˌbləʊɪŋ] mind-boggling [ˈmaɪndˌbɒglɪŋ] ADJ → increíble, alucinante

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