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sublimation

noun

(psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable

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Word length
11
Starts with
S
Ends with
N
Contains
UB
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable

noun

  1. (chemistry) a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid

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