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cathect vs energize

energize vs cathect

cathect and energize both are verbs.

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

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