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Freud

Verb / frɔɪd / Another word for freud — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Freud is a surname, most commonly associated with Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis.

Synonyms & similar words

sigmundfreud freud psychiatrist psychoanalyst analyst therapist shrink counselor psychologist neurologist therapeutist psychotherapist

Common collocations

  • Freud's theories
  • Freud's ideas
  • Freud's work
  • Freud's analysis
  • Freud's concepts
  • Freud's legacy
  • Freud's influence

Word family

noun Freud

Usage note

Freud is a proper noun referring to Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. It is not typically used as a common noun or verb, and therefore has no direct antonyms or synonyms in the general sense.

Example sentences

  1. Sigmund Freud was a famous Austrian psychologist.
  2. My therapist uses Freudian techniques to help me understand my behavior.
  3. Many people have been influenced by Freud's theories of the human mind.
  4. Freud believed that our unconscious desires shape our behavior.
  5. The field of psychoanalysis owes a great deal to the work of Sigmund Freud.

Quotes

  • The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water. - Sigmund Freud
  • The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind. - Sigmund Freud
  • The ego is not master in its own house. - Sigmund Freud

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