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introject (v.)

1902 in psychology, probably a back-formation from introjection. Related: Introjected; introjecting.

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Definitions of introject from WordNet
1
introject (v.)
incorporate (attitudes or ideas) into one's personality unconsciously;
2
introject (n.)
(psychoanalysis) parental figures (and their values) that you introjected as a child; the voice of conscience is usually a parent's voice internalized;
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introduce

introducer

introduction

introductory

introit

introject

introjection

intron

introrse

introspect

introspection

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