castration anxiety

Noun

In psychoanalysis, the fear of losing or being deprived of one's genitals or sexual potency.

ریشه

From Latin 'castratio' (castration) and 'anxietas' (anxiety).

مثال

• Castration anxiety is a concept introduced by Sigmund Freud.
• The fear of castration is believed to be a significant psychological factor in male development.
• Castration anxiety can manifest as fear of emasculation or loss of power.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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