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IDEALISATION Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word idealisation. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word idealisation. (close relations)

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idealization
nounn
noun

• a portrayal of something as ideal

• (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad

• something that exists only as an idea

glorification
nounn
noun

• a state of high honor

• a portrayal of something as ideal

• the act of glorifying (as in worship)

Best Hypernyms For IDEALISATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for idealisation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
admiration appreciation defence defense idea thought
Phrases (4)
defence mechanismdefence reactiondefense mechanismdefense reaction

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