A strategy of using psychological tactics to gain advantage; psychological warfare or psychological tactics in political, military, sports, or business contexts.
選挙では時にメディアを使った心理戦が行われる。
In elections, psychological warfare using the media is sometimes conducted.
試合の序盤は、両チームの心理戦が続いた。
In the early part of the match, a psychological battle continued between the two teams.
価格交渉はときに心理戦だ。強気に出るか様子を見るかが勝敗を分ける。
Price negotiations are sometimes a psychological battle. Whether you act aggressively or wait can decide the outcome.