overidentify
verb (used with object) as in strong fondness
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Example:She overidentified with the protagonist in the novel, adopting his experiences as her own.
Definition:To feel so similar to or connected with someone or something that one cannot maintain a clear distinction between oneself and that person or thing.
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Example:The concept of overidentification is often discussed in psychological contexts to understand how people form and maintain relationships.
Definition:The state or process of overidentifying, where a person's sense of self is overly merged with another person, group, or experience.
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