Cathexis and Emotion

Cathexis

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

Emotion

Emotion noun - Depth of feeling.
Usage example: the emotion that the singer is able to instill in “Amazing Grace” is truly stirring

Cathexis and emotion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cathexis" instead a noun "Emotion".

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