word
transference
TRANS-fer-ents
ˈtrænsfərənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
transference
Dictionary meaning
The redirection of feelings from one person to another; in therapy, directing emotions toward the analyst.
History and origin
Freudian psychoanalytic term.
Examples
- Transference in therapy can be a valuable tool when recognised and addressed openly.
Common mispronunciations
trans-FER-entsTRANS-fuh-rents
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