Freud
noun
Pronunciation: /frɔɪd/
Definition
The surname of Sigmund Freud, the Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, often used to describe his theories or the practice of psychoanalytic therapy.
Examples
Many of his early theories were heavily influenced by the work of Freud.
She decided to undergo therapy that took a distinctly Freudian approach to her recurring dreams.
Critics often argue that the ideas of Freud are outdated in modern clinical psychology.
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