anaclises
/ˌænəˈklaɪsiːz/
noun
- Plural of anaclisis; instances of leaning on or depending on something, especially in psychology (emotional dependence on others).
- These anaclises showed a pattern of excessive reliance on parental figures.
- The study examined anaclises in early childhood development.
- The therapist noted several anaclises in the patient's relationships.
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