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transference Synonyms

Another word for transference

Choosing another word for transference depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In psychoanalysis, the unconscious redirection of feelings and desires retained from childhood toward a new object, especially the psychoanalyst.

Usage Example

"The therapist recognized the patient's sudden hostility as a classic example of projection."

Strong
projection
Weak
displacement

• noun (Context 2)

The action or process of transferring something or of being transferred from one person, place, or state to another.

Usage Example

"The treaty outlined a peaceful transfer of sovereignty over the territory."

Strongest
transfer
Strong
transmission
conveyance
shift
handover

Opposites of transference

The opposite of transference shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

retention
See all opposites of transference

• Nearby Words

transferability
transferable
transferee
transference
transferor
transferral
transfiguration

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Transference. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/transference
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