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overidentification

  • a word derived from identification.
    identification
    noun
    an act or instance of identifying; the state of being identified.

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This emotional turmoil is compounded by an overwhelming sense of empathy and overidentification with the victims, which, paradoxically, can lead to harmful consequences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2025

You may stay in a loop of reaction, overidentification, catastrophizing and fear, making it impossible to support both of your children.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2022

One retiree who has adjusted to a surprisingly different direction while resolving the issues of ego and overidentification with his previous career is John Platt of Hilton Head, S.C.

From Time Magazine Archive