🎨sublimate

verb
/ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.

Synonyms

redirect, channel, convert, transform, divert

Antonyms

release, suppress, ignore

Collocations

sublimate desire, sublimate energy, sublimate aggression

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