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sublimate

verb

/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

Meaning

to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels

She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.

redirect, channel, convert, transform, divert

release, suppress, ignore

sublimate desire, sublimate energy, sublimate aggression

to write down or observe something; to pay attention to

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

To divide into sections or categories; to separate into distinct parts.

To obstruct or delay the progress of something

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.