played God

A form of play God — To act in ways commonly associated with or reserved for God, especially by scientific means, such as exercising omnipotence or excessive control over life and nature.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of play God
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APA

played God. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/played%20God

MLA

“played God.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/played%20God. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “played God,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/played%20God.

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