Destrudo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Destrudo is a noun meaning (Freudian psychology) A destructive impulse, the opposite of libido.
Meaning
(Freudian psychology) A destructive impulse, the opposite of libido.
Example Sentences
As described earlier, I rejected Freud's concept of Thanatos, and I introduced the dual concept of Eros (love), associated with libido, and Ares (hate), associated with destrudo.
Synonyms for destrudo
Depending on context, synonyms include mortido.
Antonyms for destrudo
Common opposites include libido.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include destroyal, deconstructor, destructuration, derepressor, divorcement, turn-off.
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