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cathect vs energise

energise vs cathect

cathect and energise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cathect No No Yes No
energise No No Yes No
As verbs, energise is a hypernym of cathect; that is, energise is a word with a broader meaning than cathect:
  • cathect: inject with libidinal energy
  • energise: cause to be alert and energetic
Other hypernyms of cathect include arouse, brace, energize, perk up, stimulate.
cathect (verb) energise (verb)
inject with libidinal energy cause to be alert and energetic
raise to a higher energy level
Difference between cathect and energise

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