CATHEXIS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

cathexis

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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

Graphic autopsy photos shown in court Before McDonald brought emotion to the witness stand, the day began with some testimony that appeared excruciating for the Shakur family.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Heavy Metal earned raves for its unruly combination of intimate songwriting, feverish emotion and left-field ambition, and the Carnegie Hall performance put that material in a setting almost comically grand enough to match its scale.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of emotion

Noun

Scientists warn that climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
The intensity of weather events in that span caused significant devastation across the state, and the August storms have only exacerbated the impact on communities and local governments.

— John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of intensity

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Head baker Lou Turner (formerly pastry chef at Obelix, a French bistro in the city’s River North) churns out superb pastries that invite obsession.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Neece was raised 15 minutes away from Disneyland and developed an obsession with it early on.

— Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of obsession

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By retracing Berezovska’s footsteps, finding witnesses and hearing from one of the men accused of killing her, CNN has uncovered a tale of violence, strange twists and unanswered questions.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Lúcia added the Maria da Penha law needed updating because violence against women in Brazil is also a matter of power and as many femicides take place out of women’s homes in situations that are reported to police but ignored.

— Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of violence

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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning that applies to more than 1 million people in San Diego County, mostly across inland valleys, foothills and mountains where high temperatures will approach or exceed 95 to 114 degrees.

— Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
The system can be transported using conventional equipment and can use liquid or air cooling, while its thermal output can also provide process heat.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of heat

Noun

In Year One, the Valkyries made history by reaching the playoffs and becoming the most valuable WNBA team, thanks to fan fervor surrounding the team.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Some analysts warn that instead of provoking discontent, the attacks could fuel stronger anti-Ukrainian and anti-Western fervor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of fervor

Noun

Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious medical emergency characterized by severe, rapid onset psychiatric episodes such as mania, depression, delusions or hallucinations.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Symptoms include anxiety, hypervigilance, confusion and mania, and taking on activities that might be considered strange.

— Deborah Becker, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

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