Hypercathexis

//ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈθɛk.sɪs// noun

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Noun

1
An excessive concentration of mental energy on an object or person. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

charge complex compulsion fascination fixation hang up

Etymology

From hyper- + cathexis.

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