CATHEXIS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

cathexis

noun

Definition of cathexis

as in emotion

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Recent Examples of cathexis Dependency and cathexis are also incredibly painful and difficult to extricate yourself from. — Janey Starling, refinery29.com, 10 Apr. 2020

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Noun

The spiritual economy is not necessarily about outright faith, but rather ritual, emotion and a sense of agency.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The initial impulse is likely valid, but make sure your emotions are also in check.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of emotion

Noun

Billie’s obsession with taking down Priscilla constantly puts her team in peril, because being so laser-focused on one thing clouds the bigger picture.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
As an example, Nunez cites the average teen’s obsession with looks, like when Elsie becomes infatuated with the soirée’s 30-something bartender.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of obsession

Noun

The trial laid out the details of Colt’s tumultuous childhood, mental health problems and infatuation with school shooters.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
In anticipation of the birth of his son, Ferguson had kicked a nagging heroin habit, trading his addiction to drugs for an infatuation with activism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of infatuation

Noun

News outlets uncovered years-old comments on Reddit that appeared to endorse political violence, dismiss rape in the military, criticize rural Americans and use anti-gay slurs.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Al-Geneina and al-Fashir saw the most intense violence in the war between the Sudanese army and the RSF that continued for more than three years.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of violence

Noun

Lobster that needs little more than heat, butter, garlic, and confidence.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
People should stay indoors as much as possible to avoid the extreme heat, especially as smoke moves in, said Tyler Hasenstein, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of heat

Noun

Amid the post-pandemic mania for luxury collectibles, Sotheby’s wine and spirits department achieved a record $132 million in sales in 2021.

— George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
So much for the logo-mania that, for years, defined China’s Gen Z and millennial shoppers.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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