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Horney

biographical name

Hor·​ney ˈhȯr-ˌnī How to pronounce Horney (audio)
Karen 1885–1952 née Danielsen American (German-born) psychoanalyst and author

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“Horney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Horney. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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