death instinct
noun
Simple meaning
Synonym of death drive.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dehthihnstingktSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɛθɪnstɪŋkt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
psychoanalysis
Synonym of death drive.
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (psychoanalysis) Synonym of death drive.
Used this way, death instinct is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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