psychoanalysis
noun/ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæləsɪs/
Frequency rank: #12,041 most common English word
Meaning
A method of treating mental disorders by exploring unconscious thoughts and feelings, developed by Sigmund Freud.
Example sentence
The therapist suggested that psychoanalysis might help him understand the hidden causes of his anxiety.
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