transference
noun/trænsˈfɜrəns/
Frequency rank: #16,751 most common English word
Meaning
The redirection of emotions felt toward one person onto another person, especially in a therapeutic setting.
Example sentence
During therapy, the patient experienced transference by developing strong feelings toward the counselor that actually belonged to her father.
Synonyms & related words
- projection
- displacement
- redirection
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