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Noun animalisation has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebAnimalisationNoun 1. The act or process of attributing animal-like characteristics to someone or something. Example sentence: In his novel, the author uses animalisation to portray the antagonist as a cunning fox. 2. Psychology (Freudian Theory) a. The unconscious regression or identification with an animal, often considered as a defense mechanism. Example sentence: The therapist suggested that the patient's animalisation of himself as a bear symbolized his desire for strength and protection. 3. Linguistics a. The formation of words or phrases that imitate or resemble animal sounds. Example sentence: Onomatopoeia is a common form of animalisation in language, like "meow" for the sound that cats make. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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