cathexis

As nouns the difference between cathexis and eros

is that cathexis is (psychoanalysis) the concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea while eros is eros (physical love).

As nouns the difference between cathexis and desire

is that cathexis is the concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea while desire is someone or something wished for.

As a verb desire is

to want; to wish for earnestly.

As nouns the difference between catharsis and cathexis

is that catharsis is a release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy) while cathexis is the concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea.

As nouns the difference between cathexis and abreaction

is that cathexis is (psychoanalysis) the concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea while abreaction is abreaction.

As a noun cathexis is

(psychoanalysis) the concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea.

As nouns the difference between love and cathexis

is that love is strong affection while cathexis is the concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea.

As a verb love

is to have a strong affection for (someone or something).

As a proper noun Love

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As nouns the difference between acathexis and cathexis

is that acathexis is (pathology) the loss of the ability to respond emotionally while cathexis is (psychoanalysis) the concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea.

As nouns the difference between cathexes and cathexis

is that cathexes is while cathexis is (psychoanalysis) the concentration of libido or emotional energy on a single object or idea.