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cathexis

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Synonyms & Antonyms of cathexis

as in emotion, passion

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for cathexis

ardency,
ardor,
emotion,
enthusiasm,
fervency,
fervidness,
fervor,
fire,
heat,
intenseness,
intensity,
passion,
passionateness,
vehemence,
violence,
warmth,
white heat

fanaticism,
fever,
hot-bloodedness,
infatuation,
mania,
obsession,
zeal

eagerness,
earnestness,
excitement,
gusto,
keenness,
zest

emotionalism,
emotionality,
histrionics,
mawkishness,
melodrama,
sappiness,
sentimentality

compassion,
responsiveness,
sentiment,
sympathy,
tenderness

torridity,
torridness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for cathexis

impassiveness,
impassivity,
insensibility,
insensibleness,
insensitiveness,
insensitivity

aloofness,
calmness,
collectedness,
composure,
detachedness,
dryness,
phlegm,
reserve,
reservedness,
reticence,
taciturnity

apathy,
indifference,
stoicism,
stoniness,
unconcern

stiffness,
woodenness

chilliness,
coldness,
coolness,
frigidity,
frigidness

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“Cathexis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathexis. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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