introject

in·tro·ject

verb \ˌin-trə-ˈjekt\

Definition of INTROJECT

transitive verb

: to incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously

— in·tro·jec·tion \-ˈjek-shən\ noun

Origin of INTROJECT

back-formation from introjection, from International Scientific Vocabulary intro- + projection

First Known Use: 1924

Rhymes with INTROJECT

acrolect, architect, birth defect, circumspect, deselect, dialect, disaffect, disconnect, disinfect, disrespect, edge effect, genuflect, grapholect, incorrect, indirect, in effect, intellect, interject, intersect, introspect, lake effect, misdirect, preselect, re-collect, recollect, redirect, reelect, resurrect, retrospect, self-respect, side effect, turtlenecked, vivisect