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psychoanalyze
verb
psy·cho·an·a·lyze
ˌsī-kō-ˈa-nə-ˌlīz
psychoanalyzed; psychoanalyzing; psychoanalyzes
: to treat by means of psychoanalysis
Examples of psychoanalyze in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Salman Rushdie was supposed to play the role of a psychologist who psychoanalyzes Harvey Keitel during very long sequences in the movie.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Instead of psychoanalyzing ourselves, others, or the world around us, this will be a time of light-hearted learning and staying curious to what (or who) we are drawn to.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2023
The two spent several twelve-hour days psychoanalyzing the Emperor, scene by scene.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023
So does Porter Hall’s Dr. Sawyer, a shrink whose job is to psychoanalyze Macy’s employees — and the closest thing this charming movie has to a villain.
—Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Dec. 2022
Here's my attempt to psychoanalyze Casper Schmidt.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2021
In our era of therapy speak, the impulse to psychoanalyze Jackson here is boundless, as is the desire to codify her perspective in the language of trauma.
—Kovie Biakolo, ELLE, 24 Feb. 2022
The group was unaware of the standings leading up to the event, as the four of them just wanted to get across the line and score rather than psychoanalyze the results.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2021
Having the ability to psychoanalyze and relate to others while experiencing some of your first traumatic moments is no easy task.
—Zane Pickett, Forbes, 13 May 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1911, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near psychoanalyze
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“Psychoanalyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychoanalyze. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
psychoanalyze
verb
psy·cho·an·a·lyze
ˌsi-kō-ˈan-ᵊl-ˌīz
: to treat by means of psychoanalysis
Medical Definition
psychoanalyze
transitive verb
psy·cho·an·a·lyze
variants
or British psychoanalyse
psychoanalyzed or British psychoanalysed; psychoanalyzing or British psychoanalysing
: to treat by means of psychoanalysis
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