Introject meaning

What does “introject” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“introject” is a noun and verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized.

introject

noun

  1. (psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized

verb

  1. incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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