psychologize

/saɪˈkɑlədʒaɪz/
verb
  1. To explain or interpret something using psychological ideas, often in an informal or excessive way.
    • Instead of just enjoying the movie, she started to psychologize the characters' actions.
    • He tends to psychologize every small argument, looking for hidden motives.
    • The book tries to psychologize historical events by focusing on the leaders' personalities.
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