psychotomimetic
Definitions
That induces a temporary state of altered perception and symptoms similar to those of psychosis (such as hallucinations).
not-comparable
Examples
“Considering the way government researchers administered LSD, it's not surprising that an official view⟳ emerged that LSD made you mad. The researchers described tripping and pyschosis as one and the same, and called LSD and similar substances 'psychotomimetic' – that is, mimicking madness.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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