"crazymaking" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: crazy + making Etymology templates: {{compound|en|crazy|making}} crazy + making Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} crazymaking (uncountable)
  1. (popular psychology) A form of psychological attack on somebody by offering contradictory alternatives and criticizing the person for choosing either. Tags: common, uncountable Categories (topical): Psychology Related terms: crazymaker
    Sense id: en-crazymaking-en-noun-UsJPFfCy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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