erotic transference

noun

The process by which erotic feelings for someone are subconsciously shifted towards another.

Meanings

nounerotic transference (countable and uncountable, plural erotic transferences)

plural erotic transferences

  1. countableuncountablepsychotherapyThe process by which erotic feelings for someone are subconsciously shifted towards another.
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