think hard
- ponderThink deeply about
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- focusConcentrated attention point
- strainExcessive stretching force
- wrestleEngage in physical combat
mull · deliberate · rack · brains · wrinkle · brow · puzzle · furrowed · sweat · struggle · chew · meditate · contemplate · cogitate · analyze · scrutinize · deep · intense
- deliberationdeliberation, consideration, ponder, contemplate, weighing
cognitive effort
think hardzone out
Become mentally absent
space out · go blank · switch off · daydream · veg out
thoughtfulness vs. impulsivity
think hardwing it
Act without preparation
shoot from the hip · jump to conclusions · rush to judgment · blurt out