Ardency and Cathexis

Ardency

Ardency noun - Depth of feeling.
Usage example: the ardency in the social worker's voice surprised me

Cathexis and ardency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cathexis" instead a noun "Ardency".

Nearby Words: ardent, ardently, Arden

Cathexis

Cathexis noun - (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object.
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Ardency and cathexis are semantically related. You can use "Ardency" instead a noun "Cathexis".
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