cold read

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Synonyms: cold meat, cold cream, coldcream, cold weld

Antonyms: cold meat, cold cream, coldcream, cold weld

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To infer characteristics of (a person) using [[cold reading]].
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make [[inference]]s about a person using the practice of [[cold reading]].
3. {{lb|en|intransitive|transitive|acting|newsreading|education}} To perform (a [[script]]) without preparation.

Noun

1. An act of [[cold reading]].

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