telekinesis

Thought-powered locomotion

Telekinesis is the supposed ability to move objects using only the mind, without physical contact.

A staple of science fiction and paranormal claims: She shattered the glass with telekinesis.

The concept appears in discussions of psychic phenomena, usually with skepticism from scientists.

Also called psychokinesis.

psychokinesis

levitation

Unsupported aerial suspension

clairvoyance · precognition · esp · pyrokinesis · cryokinesis · teleportation · psychometry · hydrokinesis · electrokinesis · psionic

paranormal

poltergeist

Disruptive supernatural entity

haunting · ectoplasm · specter · ghost · spiritualism · occult · channelling · supernatural · manifestation · phenomena

fiction

Carrie

Feminine given name

  • MatildaFemale name, strength-in-combat meaning
  • JediForce-wielding space monk
  • XavierSpanish missionary name

Jean Grey · Eleven · Akira · superpower · mutant · psionic · Marvel · Scanners

movement

levitate

Float in air

  • floatBuoyant object or vehicle
  • hoverRemain suspended midair
  • liftMechanism for vertical transport

manipulate · displace · suspend · propel · relocate · transport · shift · glide · reposition · elevate

focus

concentration

Sustained single-minded attention

willpower · intention · discipline · clarity · awareness · contemplation · absorption · intensity · determination · channeling

force

push

Force something away

hurl · fling · toss · catapult · heave · tug · drag · crush · bend · throw

Categories
Opposites
method of physical interaction

telekinesisphysical contact

Bodies directly touching

hands-on · brute force · manual labor · physical effort · handiwork

type of psychic ability

telekinesistelepathy

Direct mental communication

mind reading · clairvoyance · precognition · remote viewing · extrasensory perception

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G