ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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