psych
verb (used with object)
to make happily excited or full of eager anticipation.
Example Sentences
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Of course, there are limits to taking a Panglossian attitude and psyching ourselves up in the face of challenges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
“When I look at a combination of attributes of a player, I think Micah has no problem psyching himself up to a rage,” Jones said.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
Clever on and off the court, Medvedev enjoys psyching out his opponents not only with his combination of impenetrable defense and sneaky offense but with his needling comments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2022
I have to spend hours psyching myself up before I call, and it’s like talking to a stranger.
From Slate ● Mar. 14, 2019
I know I have to go inside, and I will go inside, but I’m still psyching myself.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
