1. to analyze or interpret (something) in psychological terms; to apply psychological theory or methods to understand behavior or motivation
Usage: British spelling (American: psychologizes); third-person singular present tense
2. to engage in psychological analysis or discussion; to think or reason in psychological terms
Usage: British spelling (American: psychologizes); third-person singular present tense

Examples

• The therapist psychologises her patients' dreams to uncover hidden anxieties.
• He tends to psychologise every social interaction, looking for deeper meaning.
• The critic psychologises the author's motives based on biographical details.
• She psychologises her own behavior to understand why she reacts certain ways.
• The documentary psychologises the criminal's background and upbringing.
• Rather than simply describing events, the writer psychologises the characters' internal conflicts.