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Vocabulary Entry
introject
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To incorporate or internalize an idea, feeling, or attribute from another person into one's own psyche.
Example Sentences
"He tended to introject the criticisms of his parents, affecting his self-esteem."
"In therapy, she learned to recognize when she was introjecting her friends' fears."
"The child might introject the behaviors of their favorite character in the show."
N
noun
The process or act of internalizing an external influence, often in a psychological context.
Example Sentences
"Her introjects from childhood influenced her adult relationships."
"The introject can serve as a defense mechanism in therapy."
"Understanding the nature of one's introjects can lead to greater self-awareness."