"Thought readers" is a term that refers to individuals who are believed to have the ability to read the thoughts of others. While this term is popularly used, there are several other synonyms that can be used to describe such individuals. For instance, they can be referred to as telepathists, mind readers, psychic readers, or clairvoyants. Another synonymous phrase is extrasensory perception (ESP) practitioners, as their supposed ability falls under this umbrella term. In general, thought readers are people who possess an alleged sixth sense or a heightened awareness that allows them to "read" the thoughts and emotions of others without any apparent communication.