Oedipus complex
ˈɛdɪpəs ˈkɒmplɛks
Definition

Definition of Oedipus complex - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
male childTECH.emotions involving desire for mother and rivalry with fatherTECH.
  • He struggled with his Oedipus complex during therapy.
2.
psychologyTECH.source of personality disorders if unresolvedTECH.
  • An unresolved Oedipus complex affected his relationships.
Oedipal complex
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Expressions with complex

Napoleon complexn.
inferiority complex causing aggressive behavior in short people
His confrontational attitude was attributed to a Napoleon complex..
messiah complexn.
obsession with being a savior
Her messiah complex drives her to take on impossible tasks.
inferiority complexn.
feeling of being less valuable or capable than others
He struggled with an inferiority complex for years.
castration complexn.
psychological fear of losing genitals or power
The patient discussed his castration complex with the therapist.
apartment complexn.
group of buildings with apartments, often with shared facilities
We moved into a new apartment complex last year.
housing complexn.
group of homes or apartments built together as one planned place
They moved into a new housing complex near the city center.

Terms related to Oedipus complex

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childhooddesirefathermotherpsychoanalysisrivalrysubconsciousconflictdevelopmentpersonalitypsychologyunresolved

Terms with Oedipus complex included in their meaning

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oedipaladj.
psychology
related to the Oedipus complex in psychoanalysis
Oedipianadj.
psychology
related to the Oedipus complex in psychology

Examples of Oedipus complex in a sentence

  • The novel explores the protagonist's Oedipus complex.
  • Therapy helped him understand his Oedipus complex.
  • The psychologist discussed the Oedipus complex in the lecture.

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  1. French:complexe d'Œdipe, ...
  2. German:Ödipuskomplex, ...
  3. Italian:complesso di Edipo, ...
  4. Spanish:complejo de Edipo, ...
  5. Portuguese:complexo de Édipo, ...
  6. Chinese:恋母情结, ...
  7. Japanese:エディプスコンプレックス, ...
  8. Arabic:عُقْدَةُ أُودِيب, مُتَلاَزِمَة أُودِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּסְבִּיךְ אוֹדִיפּוּס, תַּסְבִּיךְ אֱדִיפּוּס, ...
  10. Russian:комплекс Эдипа, эдипов комплекс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:едіпів комплекс, едипів комплекс, ...
  12. Hindi:ओडिपस कॉम्प्लेक्स, ...

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