internalize
verb [T] formal (UK usually internalise) /ɪnˈtɜː.nəl.aɪz/
/-ˈtɝː-/ Definition
› to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, etc. so that it becomes part of your character: He had not expected the people so readily to internalize the values of democracy.Accepting and agreeingAccepting and agreeing reluctantlyApproving and approval › If you internalize your emotions or feelings, you do not allow them to show although you think about them: Women tend to internalize all their anxiety and distress - men hit out.Not showing or feeling emotionsControlling emotionsControlling emotionsCalm and relaxedNot showing or feeling emotions internalization (UK usually internalisation) /ɪnˌtɜː.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
/ɪnˌtɝː.nəl.əˈ-/ noun [U]
/ɪnˌtɝː.nəl.əˈ-/ noun [U] (Definition of internalize verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- coldly adverb
- detachment noun (NO EMOTION)
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- glaze verb (BORED)
- hard-bitten adjective
- icy adjective (UNFRIENDLY)
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- impenitent adjective
- phlegmatic adjective
- po-faced adjective
- poker-faced adjective
- reserved adjective (PERSON)
- sphinx-like adjective
- stiff upper lip noun
- stoic adjective
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