introject
ˌɪntrəˈdʒɛkt
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Definition of introject - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
psychologyTECH.unconsciously incorporate into one's psycheTECH.
  • He tends to introject his parents' values.
absorb internalize
2.
ideasTECH.incorporate ideas of others into one's mindTECH.
  • Children often introject societal norms.
absorb assimilate internalize

Noun

1.
psychologyTECH.psychological element unconsciously adopted from othersTECH.
  • Her introject of her mother's criticism affected her self-esteem.
incorporation internalization
2.
psychoanalysisTECH.internalized parental figures and their valuesTECH.
  • His introject often echoed his father's strict voice.
internalization introjection
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Origin of introject

Latin, intro (within) + jacere (to throw)

Examples of introject in a sentence

  • Many children introject their teachers' attitudes.
  • Therapists help patients introject positive beliefs.
  • Teens may introject peer values unconsciously.
  • The therapist discussed the patient's introject during the session.
  • His introject of societal norms influenced his behavior.
  • Her introject was influenced by her mother's nurturing.

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  1. French:introjecter, introjection, ...
  2. German:übernehmen, Introjekt, ...
  3. Italian:introiettare, introiezione, ...
  4. Spanish:introyectar, elemento psicológico, ...
  5. Portuguese:introjetar, introjeto, ...
  6. Chinese:内化, 内化物, ...
  7. Japanese:内面化する, 内在化された要素, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَبْطَنَ, مُدْخَل نَفْسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַטְמִיע, אִינְטְרוֹיֶקְט, ...
  10. Russian:интроецировать, интроект, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інтроєктувати, інтроект, ...
  12. Hindi:अंतर्मुख करना, अंतःक्षेपण, ...
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