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TRANSFERENCE

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There are 3 meanings of the word Transference.

Transference - as a noun

(psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacement19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of transferring something from one form to another

Example: "The transfer of the music from record to tape suppressed much of the background noise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transfer11

Example Sentences

"Psychologists often explore the concept of transference in therapy sessions."
"The psychiatrist explained the patient's transference of feelings towards their parents onto their partner."
"Freud believed that transference played a significant role in the dynamics of psychoanalysis."
"The therapist helped the patient recognize and address their transference towards authority figures."
"The patient's emotional transference towards their therapist interfered with the therapeutic process."
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Word Game Points

Is TRANSFERENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, transference is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRANSFERENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is TRANSFERENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, transference is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRANSFERENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is TRANSFERENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, transference is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRANSFERENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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