introject

[ in-truh-jekt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Psychoanalysis.

1. to incorporate by introjection.

introject

/ ˌɪntrəˈdʒɛkt /

verb

1. intr (esp of a child) to incorporate ideas of others, or (in fantasy) of objects
2. to turn (feelings for another) towards oneself

Word History and Origins

Origin of introject¹

First recorded in 1925; back formation from introjection

Example Sentences

But for every such benefit there has been, I am sure, a corresponding loss, as there must be in a class of persons who so widely, and often unreflectively, introject the voices of others, and psychically identify with those wiser than themselves.

From The Guardian