thoughtcast

• thought cast

From thought +‎ cast.

thoughtcast (third-person singular simple present thoughtcasts, present participle thoughtcasting, simple past and past participle thoughtcast)

1. (science fiction, fantasy, transitive) To project thoughts telepathically.
   • 1995, Edward E. Kramer, Dark Destiny: Proprietors of Fate, page 381:

     We've been at this for a long time, huh ? Kenneth thoughtcasts it to Renning, knowing full well that he can grab every word.

   • 2006, Mark Budz, Idolon, page 26:

     The sharp-edged lines of her Tamara de Lempicka-inspired philm fractured the light around him as her lips moved in prayer, silently reciting the words she was thoughtcasting to the Church's datician.

   • 2010, Travis Anderson, Outbound Ventures: Revolutions, page 80:

     Shire blinked in surprise and then thoughtcast a question to Luthien, Is she serious?

   • 2013, Andrew Harman, Fahrenheit 666:

     He kept it up for hours, thoughtcasting on a single tight-beam wavelength without any distraction.

   • 2024, Kevin N Shortland, Kevin Wilks and the Power Stone:

     "None of that unfortunately," replied Merlin, "it's a piece of the power stone that enhances your powers, it also lets you thought cast, so you need not speak but your thoughts can be heard by the one you are conversing with, provided they know how to thought cast themselves, although it is pretty good for listening in on what others think, but beware, thought casting also can reveal your location to any dark art wizard who also possess the magic. […] "

• thoughtcaster
• thoughtcasting

thoughtcast (plural thoughtcasts)

1. (science fiction, fantasy) A telepathic message or transmission.
   • 2003, Andy Mangels, Michael A. Martin, Pursuit, page 44:

     Rath scowled. Her mental voice was faint, as though something were interfering with her thoughtcast.