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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 accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

To strike or hit with the foot.

To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

to sparkle or flash brightly

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

To stick out or extend beyond a surface.