introject

/ɪnˈtrɒkt/

Definitions

1. verb

to take in and accept as one’s own, especially a feeling or an idea

“She introjected the criticism and began to doubt her abilities.”

2. noun

a feeling or idea that has been introjected

“The introject of guilt she felt after the accident affected her behavior.”

Synonyms

  • assimilate
  • internalize

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • reject