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Medical
Transference
TRANS-fer-unce
/ˈtrænsfərəns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Transference
Dictionary meaning
Redirecting feelings about one person onto another, especially in therapy.
Examples
- The patient's anger towards her therapist was transference from her relationship with her father.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable.
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